Police/Fire/EMS

Ramapo Police: DWI Arrest Made After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Route 59 in Airmont

Published

1 year ago

November 4, 2025

Airmont, N.Y. — Ramapo Police are reminding motorists about the dangers of impaired driving after a two-part crash on Route 59 last night led to multiple injuries and a DWI arrest.

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on November 3, 2025, near 100 Route 59 in Airmont. According to police, officers arrived on scene to find two separate collisions that occurred within moments of each other.

In the first crash, a 2022 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 41-year-old man from Elmwood Park, New Jersey, was exiting a parking lot when it struck a 2023 Ford Bronco traveling westbound on Route 59. The Bronco, operated by a 54-year-old woman from Mendham, New Jersey, became disabled in the roadway after the impact.

Shortly afterward, a 2008 Honda Civic, driven by a 45-year-old man from New City, New York, attempted to pass vehicles that had stopped due to the initial collision. The Civic struck the disabled Bronco and also hit a 51-year-old male bystander from Airmont who was assisting the Bronco’s occupants at the scene.

The driver of the Ford Bronco and her 90-year-old male passenger were transported to Nyack Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The bystander was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment, and the driver of the Honda Civic was also transported to Nyack Hospital, where he was issued a citation for improper passing.

Police arrested the Subaru driver for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) under Sections 1192.2 and 1192.3, and for Aggravated DWI for having a blood alcohol content above 0.18%. He was processed at the Ramapo Police Department.

Due to the crashes and the extensive investigation required, Route 59 was closed in both directions for a period of time.

Officials say this incident serves as another reminder of the risks of impaired driving. Ramapo Police have already made more than 230 DWI-related arrests this year, yet motorists continue to make reckless decisions that endanger others.

“Our officers work tirelessly to keep the roads safe, but incidents like this show how quickly impaired driving can put lives at risk,” police said in a statement.

Police/Fire/EMS

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

Published

3 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

Published

6 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.