Police/Fire/EMS

Ramapo Detective Margaret “Peggy” Braddock Retires After 33 Years of Service

Published

10 months ago

December 27, 2025

Detective Margaret “Peggy” Braddock marked her final walkout this week, closing an extraordinary law enforcement career defined by dedication, compassion, and service to the Town of Ramapo.

Detective Braddock served the Ramapo community for 25 years as part of a 33-year career in law enforcement. Throughout her tenure, she held a variety of key roles, including Field Training Officer, Police Instructor, and Intelligence Officer, helping shape both investigations and the next generation of officers.

During her career, Braddock played a direct role in numerous high-profile cases, including investigations involving kidnappings, homicides, white-collar crimes, and an attempted murder plot. Colleagues noted that her commitment to justice and her compassion for victims left a lasting impact on the community.

Outside of her investigative work, Braddock was also deeply committed to honoring fallen officers. An avid bicyclist, she participated in the Police Unity Tour ten times, raising more than $30,000 to support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum in Washington, D.C.

As Detective Braddock enters retirement, fellow officers and community members alike expressed gratitude for her decades of service and leadership. While her career in uniform has come to a close, those who worked alongside her say her positive influence and legacy will continue.

Congratulations to Detective Margaret “Peggy” Braddock on her retirement, and thank you for your service to the Town of Ramapo.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

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2 days ago

November 2, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

Police/Fire/EMS

Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

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5 days ago

October 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.