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Ramapo Police Stop Taxi Driver Attempting to Flee on Route 59

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A vigilant Ramapo officer took swift action after spotting two individuals passed out inside a taxi at a shopping center on Route 59 and Brookside Avenue.

When the officer approached, the driver suddenly put the vehicle in drive and attempted to flee—driving over a curb toward the state highway. Despite resistance, the officer quickly regained control of the situation, and additional units responded to assist.

This incident highlights the alertness, professionalism, and rapid response our officers demonstrate every day to help keep the community safe.

Photo courtesy: Ramapo Police Dept.

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Three Arrested After Loaded Gun Recovered During West Haverstraw Traffic Stop

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Three Rockland County men were arrested early Sunday after Haverstraw police allegedly recovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stop in the Village of West Haverstraw.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 9W at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, after observing a traffic violation.

During the investigation, officers allegedly discovered that the vehicle’s three occupants were in illegal possession of a loaded firearm. The occupants were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for further investigation.

Police identified the suspects as Tyler Riddle, 22, of Garnerville; Jaydan Lagredelle, 24, of Nanuet; and Daniel Lans, 23, of Spring Valley.

Each was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Ammunition Feeding Device), a Class D felony; and
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.

The three defendants were arraigned in the Village of West Haverstraw Justice Court and released on their own recognizance pending future court proceedings.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was assisted by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Five Arrested in Rockland County ICAC Online Child Exploitation Investigation

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Five people have been arrested following a multiagency Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation targeting individuals accused of attempting to sexually exploit minors online, the New York State Police announced.

The investigation, conducted over several days in June, used undercover investigators and cyber investigative techniques to identify suspects who allegedly communicated online with individuals they believed were children and attempted to arrange in-person meetings for illegal sexual activity.

The operation involved the New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Intelligence Center, FBI Rye Safe Streets Task Force, and New York State Intelligence Center.

Authorities said the suspects face felony and misdemeanor charges, and investigators are continuing to review digital evidence for possible additional victims or offenses.

Officials credited the coordinated effort among law enforcement agencies for helping identify and arrest individuals before they could harm children, emphasizing that protecting children remains a top priority.

Arrested Individuals:

Oleksandr Vershok, 36, Brooklyn, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 12, 2026, Vershok was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Anthony J. Kamycki, 36, Ronkonkoma, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 12, 2026, Kamycki was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Ritchy D. Mercure, 24, Spring Valley, New York

Charged with:

  • Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 13, 2026, Mercure was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Alex Garrett, 26, Secaucus, New Jersey

Charged with:

  • Two Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Unlawful Dealing with a Child in the First Degree (Class B Misdemeanor)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 13, 2026, Garrett was arraigned in the Town of Ramapo Court before the Honorable Alejandra Silva and remanded to the Rockland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond, or a $150,000 partially secured bond.

Bryan J. Wylong, 24, Poughkeepsie, New York

Charged with:

  • Three Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony)
  • Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)

On June 23, 2026, Wylong was arraigned at the Orange County Centralized Arraignment before the Honorable Karen A. Amundson and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $7,500 cash bail, $15,000 bond, or a $30,000 partially secured bond.

The New York State Police emphasize that these arrests are merely accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone who may have information related to these individuals or who believes they may have been a victim is encouraged to contact the New York State Police Troop F Headquarters at (845) 344-5300.

The New York State Police remain committed, alongside our local, county, state, and federal law enforcement partners, to identifying individuals who exploit children online, protecting vulnerable victims, and holding offenders accountable.

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