Spring Valley Man Arrested After Body Found in Parking Lot, Ramapo Police Say

Published

4 months ago

April 21, 2026

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — The Town of Ramapo Police Department has arrested a man following the discovery of a body in a parking lot Saturday morning.

Officers responded around 7:15 a.m. on April 18 to 18 Park Avenue in the South Spring Valley section of Ramapo. They found a 30-year-old man’s body beneath a parked pickup truck.

Police said the parked vehicle was not involved.

Investigators from the department’s Investigations Unit and Crash Investigation Unit launched a joint investigation. They reviewed surveillance footage, conducted interviews, and collected evidence.

Later that day, officers identified and located a suspect vehicle in Chestnut Ridge.

Police arrested Manuel Milton Yantalema Parco, 36, of Spring Valley.

He is charged with:

Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death (D felony)
Concealment of a human corpse (E felony)
Tampering with physical evidence (E felony)

Police say the incident happened during the early morning hours. Investigators believe the victim was struck by a vehicle and dragged.

According to authorities, the suspect then drove into the parking lot. The victim was removed from the vehicle and placed beneath a parked pickup truck.

The defendant was arraigned in Ramapo Justice Court. Bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1,000,000 bond, or $2,500,000 partially secured bond.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Jail and is awaiting a future court appearance.

Police said the incident appears to be isolated. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

UPDATE: Thomas David Ryan Taken Into Custody, Search Concludes

Published

3 days ago

August 9, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

New York State Police announced Sunday that Thomas David Ryan has been taken into custody, bringing an active search in the Gilboa area of Schoharie County to an end.

Police said the search has concluded and thanked members of the public and law enforcement partners for their assistance during the investigation.

Additional information about Ryan’s arrest and the underlying investigation will be released by New York State Police when it becomes available.

NYSP Updates Search for Thomas Ryan in Orange County Homicide

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4 days ago

August 7, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

New York State Police have issued an updated statement regarding the ongoing search for Thomas David Ryan, who investigators are seeking in connection with a homicide in the Town of Greenville.

Captain Brad Natalizio of the New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation provided the latest information as authorities continue efforts to locate Ryan.

Police are urging members of the public to use caution and not approach Ryan if they encounter him. Anyone who comes into contact with Ryan is asked to call 911 immediately.

Investigators are also asking anyone with information about Ryan’s whereabouts to contact the Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300.

Tips can also be submitted by email to FBCICrimeTips@troopers.ny.gov.

New York State Police previously identified Ryan, 32, as being sought in connection with a homicide that occurred on August 6, 2026, on Greenville Turnpike in the Town of Greenville, Orange County. Police have said Ryan is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Authorities previously reported that Ryan may be operating a 2016 gray Toyota Prius bearing New York license plate HNH-7671 and was last seen in the Greenville Turnpike area wearing black sweatpants and a black T-shirt.

The investigation remains active, and police are asking anyone with relevant information to contact investigators rather than attempting to intervene themselves.