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Ramapo PD make arrest in fatal crash involving a motor vehicle and a lawnmower

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RAMAPO, NY – The Ramapo Police Department released an update on their investigation into a May 19, 2019 fatal crash involving a motor vehicle and a lawnmower in the Village of Sloatsburg.

“This is a follow up to the Ramapo Police and Rockland County District Attorney’s Office investigation of the May 19th crash involving a motor vehicle and a lawnmower. The crash occurred on Orange Turnpike in the Village of Sloatsburg. The crash resulted in the death of a 29 year old Sloatsburg man. He was a passenger on the lawnmower that was being operated by a 31 year old Sloatsburg man.

On October 23, 2019, the operator of the lawnmower, was arrested by Ramapo Police and charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide. He was arraigned in the Village of Sloatsburg Court and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court on November 20, 2019”

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Clarkstown Police Department Temporary Road Closure April 22-April 25th Valley Cottage

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Gilchrest Rd will be temporarily closed beginning, Monday, April 22 to Thursday, April 25, at the railroad crossing between Stern Place and Sasson Terrace in Valley Cottage. This closure is due to construction upgrades being performed by CSX. Please follow the posted detours provided by CSX.

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Update From The Clarkstown Police Department

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Recently, a resident posted this picture of a large black rat snake at Congers Lake. Town staff was sent to identify and locate it and the photo was sent to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation experts who identified it as an extremely large native black rat snake. According to the DEC these snakes average three to five feet but can grow to as large as eight feet. It is not venomous and poses NO harm to people. It is prime season to see them as they emerge from hibernation and the temperature is still cool out. They feed on mice, voles, small birds and eggs etc.
If you see this snake or others like it just give it space, they will be slower this time of year due to weather and will pose no harm to any residents. If you have any questions related to wildlife please call DEC region 3 general wildlife line 845-256-3098. If you see a snake like this at Congers Lake realize that is its natural habitat and please give it space.

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