Crime

Ramapo Police Department Is Urging You To Protect Yourself From Phone Scams

Published

7 months ago

March 21, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

Ramapo PD is warning our residents about a present phone scam that could potentially expose personal information and cause financial loss if a person falls victim to it. Scammers are using an Artificial Intelligence version of a friend or family member of the victim. They appear to be calling to request help after being arrested or involved in a crash, and they are desperately asking for bail money or credit card information. Scammers even make additional calls pretending to be a bail bondsman or a representative from the district attorney’s office trying to get the victim to wire money or give out personal details. If anyone receives a call like this, they should report it to their local police department.

Crime

Haverstraw Man Arrested In Connection With West Haverstraw Business Burglary

Published

2 days ago

October 3, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The Haverstraw Police Department announces the arrest of Brawian Olivero Duran (22) of Haverstraw, New York in connection with a burglary of a West Haverstraw business that occurred in August 2024.

The defendant was charged with burglary 3rd degree (Class D Felony), grand larceny 3rd degree (Class D Felony), and criminal mischief 3rd degree (Class E Felony).

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Crime

RPD Is Asking For The Publics Help With Any Information In A Cold Case Homicide

Published

4 days ago

October 1, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The Town of Ramapo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation of a cold case homicide.

On September 28, 1977, Helen Soudani was murdered at a family run restaurant called Aegean Grotto which was located in the Ramapo Shopping Center at Route 59 near the former Shop Rite Supermarket.

At the time of her death, Mrs. Soudani was the mother of several young children. She was found deceased inside the restaurant by an employee at about 2:20 am. The death was ruled a homicide by asphyxiation (strangulation).

Anyone with new information on this case is asked to call the Town of Ramapo Police Detective Bureau at 845-357-2400 or submit an ANONYMOUS TIP using the “RocklandCo DA” Tip411 app (available in the App Store or Google Play).