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Ramapo Police Department Arrest Two Suspects Following A Bomb Threat At Walmart In Suffern

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On Sunday, March 9, 2025, the Ramapo Police Department received a report of a bomb threat at Walmart in the Village of Airmont. Witnesses told officers that two men entered the store and claimed they had a bomb. The men left the store before police arrived. As a result of their actions, the building was evacuated, and a coordinated response was launched by multiple law enforcement agencies. The store was searched by K9 units trained in detecting explosives, but no bomb was found.

The Ramapo Police Investigations Division conducted an investigation and identified the two suspects. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the men were arrested. Both were charged with Making a Terroristic Threat (a Class D Felony). They were arraigned before the Village of Airmont’s Honorable Justice Straus and released without bail, pending future court appearances.

The investigation was supported by officers from the FBI Task Force, the New York State Intelligence Center, the Rockland County Intelligence Center, the Rockland County Crime Analysis Center, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Rockland County Sheriff’s K9 Unit, and the Town of Clarkstown Police Department K9 Unit.

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Traffic Stop Turns Violent; Two Ramapo Officers Hurt

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Two Ramapo Police Officers Injured During Violent Arrest

Ramapo, NY — Two Town of Ramapo Police Officers were injured Thursday evening during a traffic stop that escalated into a violent arrest. The incident occurred after officers pulled over a 27-year-old man from Nanuet, NY, for a traffic violation.

Police say the suspect had a suspended license, a bench warrant from New Hempstead, and an arrest warrant from the Town of Clarkstown. When officers attempted to arrest him, he allegedly resisted violently, injuring both officers.

The suspect was ultimately subdued and taken into custody. He is now facing multiple charges, including felony assault in the second degree, and is being processed at Ramapo Police Headquarters.

The officers are being treated at a local hospital for their injuries.

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Firearm and Narcotics Seized During Hillcrest Traffic Stop; Spring Valley Woman Arrested

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During a midnight patrol on July 4, 2025, officers in the Hillcrest area initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle with multiple violations, including inoperable lights and a suspended registration.

Upon further investigation, officers discovered a .25-caliber handgun, suspected crack cocaine, and various items of drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver, a 46-year-old female resident of Spring Valley, was taken into custody at the scene.

She has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon

  • Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations

The suspect was arraigned and released on her own recognizance, in accordance with current legal guidelines. She is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

This arrest highlights our continued commitment to maintaining public safety and enforcing the law. We commend the officers involved for their vigilance and professionalism in helping keep our community safe.

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