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Ramapo Police Make 18 Arrests During Weekend Enforcement Operations

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The Ramapo Police Department reported making 18 arrests over the weekend as officers continued proactive enforcement efforts throughout the town.

According to police, the arrests included nine misdemeanor vehicle and traffic-related offenses, the majority involving drivers operating vehicles with suspended licenses.

Officers also made two arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI), including one case involving a driver who was found sleeping behind the wheel.

Additional arrests included:

  • Two arrests on active warrants.
  • One arrest for exposure of a person.
  • One arrest for a dog-at-large violation.
  • One arrest on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
  • One arrest for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.
  • One arrest on charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree and Menacing in the Second Degree.

Police said the arrests reflect ongoing efforts to maintain public safety and address quality-of-life concerns throughout the community.

The department thanked residents for their continued support and cooperation.

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

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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.

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Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

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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.

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