POMONA, N.Y. — Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III announced the arrest of Cyril Jackson, 34, of Valley Cottage, following an incident involving property damage and a physical altercation with law enforcement.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on January 31, 2026, when Jackson allegedly entered Building A of the Robert Yeager Health Center in Pomona and caused damage to two interior doors. Authorities say the damage to each door exceeded $250.

After Sheriff’s Patrol Officers became aware of the incident, they located Jackson at a 7-Eleven convenience store in New City. While officers attempted to take him into custody, Jackson allegedly resisted arrest and became involved in a physical altercation with officers. During the encounter, additional damage was reportedly caused to merchandise inside the store.

Jackson was taken into custody and charged with:

• Two counts of Felony Criminal Mischief related to the damage at the Robert Yeager Health Center

• One count of Felony Criminal Mischief for damage to convenience store merchandise

• One count of Resisting Arrest

• One count of Obstructing Government Administration

Jackson was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to court at a later date.

All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

RAMAPO, N.Y. — The Ramapo Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as representatives from Orange & Rockland Utilities and pressure victims into making immediate payments.

Police say they have received multiple reports over the past week from residents who were contacted by scammers claiming there was an overdue utility bill on their account. The callers allegedly demanded payment using gift cards and warned that electric or gas service would be shut off if payment was not made right away.

Authorities emphasized that these claims are false.

Orange & Rockland Utilities does not demand payment through gift cards, nor does the company threaten immediate service shutoffs during unsolicited phone calls, officials said.

Residents who receive suspicious calls are advised to hang up and verify the status of their account by contacting the utility company directly using the official phone number listed on their bill or on the company’s website.

Police expressed concern that scammers are exploiting cold weather conditions and using fear to pressure residents into acting quickly. Officials urged residents to remain alert and to share the warning with family members, neighbors, and vulnerable individuals, including seniors.

Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized by this scam is encouraged to report the incident to the Ramapo Police Department or your local police department.