Crime

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

Published

3 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).

Crime

Haverstraw Man Arrested In Connection With West Haverstraw Business Burglary

Published

1 day 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 Currently Investigating Three Recent Residential Burglaries

Published

1 week ago

September 24, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The Ramapo Police Department is currently investigating three recent residential burglaries that have occurred in the Village of Montebello. We are asking for assistance from the public. We request that residents be vigilant, and report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.

We appreciate the continued support that the residents of the Town of Ramapo have given our agency.