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Rockland County Sheriff’s Officer Bragaglia and K9 Mac graduate from K9 Patrol School

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The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office announced that PO Angelo Bragaglia and K9 Mac have graduated from K9 Patrol School, hosted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The new K9 Team of PO Bragaglia and K9 Mac completed 18 weeks of training where they became NYS DCJS Certified in tracking, article search, handler protection and apprehension.

K9 Mac is named in honor of former Rockland County Sheriff, Detective Aloysius “Al” McMahon. In the fall, this K9 Team will head back to school to be certified in explosive detection.

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Rockland Paramedics Evacuate Garnerville Family After Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Leak Was Detected

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Congratulations to Todd Reinertsen and Scott Nava working Medic 1 for a great job this morning saving 5 adults and 4 children with carbon monoxide poisoning. Medic 1 responded to a residence in Garnerville for a woman complaining of headache and nausea. While assessing the woman, the portable carbon monoxide detectors carried by our paramedics for many years began alerting to high levels of CO in the house. Todd and Scott quickly evacuated the house and determined that all residents were feeling sick with headaches and nausea. Their quick action saved lives today.
All 9 family members were transported to Montefiore Nyack with two ambulances from Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Inc. and one from Congers-Valley Cottage Volunteer Ambulance Corps. for evaluation and treatment. In addition SW Johnson Fire Department (Department 23) responded and confirmed carbon monoxide was present in the house. Great teamwork everyone!

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Stony Point Police Department Received A Report Of A House Fire On Stella Court

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At approximately 7:00PM on Sunday, February 16, 2025 the Stony Point Police Department received a report of a house fire on Stella court. Officers responded and observed heavy smoke coming from the residence. The resident of the household was located outside and confirmed that no one else was inside. Stony Point Detectives, along with the Rockland County Sheriffs Department Arson and BCI Units responded to investigate. Currently the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Thank you to Stony Point FD, Haverstraw FD, West Haverstraw FD, Thiells FD, New City FD, Suffern FD, Fort Montgomery FD, Stony Point Ambulance, Rockland Paramedics, Spring Hill Ambulance, Rockland County Highway Dept and the American Red Cross.

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