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Suffern PD Announce Passing of Retired Police K9 Patriot

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SUFFERN, NY – The Suffern Police Department announced on social media that retired K9 Patriot has passed away.

It is with great sadness that the Suffern Police Department announces the passing of retired Police K9 Patriot. Patriot served with his handler & partner, PO Lou Venturini from 2011 to 2021. Patriot was certified as a Patrol K9, which included search & track, evidence recovery, apprehension, and narcotics detection.

During K9 Patriot’s time on patrol he was called upon to perform numerous searches, which yielded critical evidence including narcotics. He was also a fixture in Suffern Police Headquarters, where he frequently had meals with officers working patrol.
We would be remiss if we did not take a moment to recognize retired PO Venturini, who was crucial to the Suffern Police Department K9 Unit. PO Venturini initiated the program with Suffern’s first K9, K9 Aran. Upon Aran’s retirement, PO Venturini handled K9 Hero, then finally K9 Patriot. PO Venturini was an exceptional K9 handler, known throughout the area for his expertise and professionalism.
PO Venturini was instrumental in establishing the legacy of the Suffern Police Department K9 Program, which continues to this day with PO Joseph Ingui and K9 Thorn.

Rest easy, Patriot.

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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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