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Ramapo Police Arrest Assisted Living Facility Employee for $25,000 Grand Larceny

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In July 2025, the Ramapo Police Department received a report of suspected larceny from a resident of a local senior assisted living facility. The resident reported unauthorized withdrawals totaling approximately $25,000 from his personal bank account.

Following a thorough investigation, police determined that a staff member at the facility had illegally accessed the resident’s financial account and transferred funds into her own personal account through multiple unauthorized transactions.

On September 30, 2025, the suspect — a 39-year-old female resident of Suffern, NY — was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D Felony. She was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court and released on her own recognizance, pending a future court appearance in the Village of Chestnut Ridge.

The Ramapo Police Department urges seniors and their families to remain alert to the risks of financial exploitation, especially within vulnerable communities like senior living facilities.

Tips to Help Prevent Financial Fraud:

  • Do not share personal or financial information with unverified individuals or organizations.

  • Regularly review bank, credit card, and retirement account statements.

  • Be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or texts—especially those creating urgency or requesting immediate payment.

  • Verify the identity of any individual claiming to represent a legitimate company by contacting the company directly.

  • When uncertain, consult with a trusted friend, family member, or contact your local police department.

The Ramapo Police Department remains committed to protecting seniors and holding accountable those who engage in financial crimes.

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Two Arrested in Orangetown Package Scam Involving $43K in Fraud Losses

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May 1, 2026

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ORANGETOWN, N.Y. — Detectives with the Orangetown Police Department arrested two men after intercepting a suspected fraud scheme that funneled tens of thousands of dollars in cash to a vacant residence in Tappan, authorities said.

Police said the investigation began on April 28, 2026, when a man from Utah reported that his wife had been scammed out of $6,700 through a bank account scheme. Authorities determined the money had been sent via a package delivery service to an unoccupied home in the Tappan section of Town of Orangetown.

Detectives conducting surveillance observed two individuals retrieve three packages from the residence before attempting to leave the area. Officers stopped the pair and recovered the parcels, which investigators say were tied to three separate fraud cases across the country.

According to police:

  • One package contained $6,700 linked to a bank scam involving a victim in Utah
  • A second package contained $12,500 connected to a computer virus scam targeting a victim in Illinois
  • A third package contained $24,500 associated with an FBI impersonation and identity theft scam involving a victim in Colorado

Authorities identified the suspects as Tian Quan Xie, 20, of Brooklyn, and Wei Ping Sun, 39, of Queens. Both were charged with third-degree grand larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, each classified as felonies under New York law.

The suspects were arraigned in Orangetown Justice Court and released pending a return court date of May 18, 2026.

The Orangetown Police Department’s Detective Bureau credited the Rockland County Intelligence Unit for its assistance in the investigation.

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Article Update : Spring Valley Man Charged After Haverstraw Officer Struck by Vehicle

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April 29, 2026

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Authorities have identified and charged a suspect in connection with an incident in which a police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Village of Haverstraw.

According to the Town of Haverstraw Police Department, Peter Theus, 34, of Spring Valley, has been charged with second-degree assault, third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, and second-degree obstructing governmental administration.

Police said Theus was arraigned in the Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail set at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $300,000 partially secured bond.

The charges stem from a traffic stop incident in which an officer was struck by a fleeing vehicle. The injured officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials emphasized that the charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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