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The Clarkstown Police Department Proudly Congratulates Detective Brian Michel On His Retirement

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Detective Brian Michel began his career with the NYPD in 1993, serving in the 48 Pct., BXTF, and finally as a Sergeant in the 32nd Precinct. In 2002, he joined the Clarkstown Police Department, where he quickly became a valued member of our department.
Throughout his career, Detective Michel has held several key positions, including serving on the Clarkstown Police Department Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), as the department’s sketch artist, and as a member of the Honor Guard, where he proudly represented the department. In 2014, Brian was promoted to detective and took on a role in the Crime Scene Unit, where his attention to detail was key in assisting in complex investigations. Most recently, in 2023, he was assigned to the DEA Task Force, where he remained dedicated to enhancing public safety and making communities safer for all.
Thank you for your years of service and commitment to protecting and serving the people of Clarkstown.

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Clarkstown Police Hosts State-Certification K9 Training with Neighboring Police Departments

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The Clarkstown Police Department proudly hosted a Regional K9 Training session, led by PO Keane with K9 Jax and PO Levy with K9 Drogo. This comprehensive program covered all key aspects of police K9 work, including obedience, detection, tracking, and patrol tactics—all essential components for state certification.

We were honored to welcome our colleagues from the Carmel Police Department, New Rochelle Police Department, and City of Yonkers Police Department.

These joint training sessions are invaluable for strengthening regional partnerships and ensuring our K9 teams are fully prepared to protect the communities we serve.

📸: Courtesy of Briana Alcantara

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Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-87 in Clarkstown Under Investigation by New York State Police

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June 22, 2025

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CLARKSTOWN, NY — The New York State Police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 87 southbound in the Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County.

According to officials, at approximately 3:01 a.m., troopers from Troop T Zone 1 responded to a multi-vehicle collision near Mile Marker 18.9, just west of Exit 12. Preliminary findings from Troop T Uniform, Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), and the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) indicate that a 2024 Subaru WRX, operated by Brian P. Tortora, 33, of New York, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-87.

Tortora’s vehicle collided head-on with a 2017 Volvo truck towing a trailer, driven by Roberto A. Rondon-Fleites, 52. Moments later, the Subaru was struck by a 2016 Freightliner, also towing a trailer, operated by Wilber M. Ramos, 27. The Freightliner then struck the Volvo truck before coming to a stop.

Tortora, who was the sole occupant of the Subaru, was pronounced dead at the scene. Rondon-Fleites sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Nyack Hospital. Ramos was not injured. No passengers were involved in any of the vehicles.

The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit processed the crash scene as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities have not released further details at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact New York State Police.

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