Police/Fire/EMS

Town of Ramapo Launches Family Assistance Initiative After Airmont House Fire

Published

3 months ago

January 29, 2026

The Town of Ramapo is organizing a Family Assistance Initiative to support a local family displaced by a devastating house fire in Airmont last Saturday.

The fire forced a family that includes a 10th-grade and a 6th-grade student from the Suffern Central School District from their home, leaving them without many essential belongings.

Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht and Police Chief Dan Hyman are supporting the relief effort, which is focusing primarily on the collection of gift cards to local department stores to help the family begin replacing items lost in the fire.

Community members who are able and willing to assist are asked to drop off donations at the Town of Ramapo Supervisor’s Office, located at 237 Route 59 in Suffern, during normal business hours on Friday, January 30, 2026.

All donated items will be delivered to the Suffern High School Family Resource Center for distribution to the affected family. Town officials thanked Suffern High School for initiating and coordinating the effort.

Supervisor Specht and Chief Hyman also expressed appreciation to Town of Ramapo employees who have already committed to supporting the post-fire relief initiative, noting that their generosity reflects the strength of the community.

Police/Fire/EMS

Unidentified Man Found Dead in Spring Valley; Ramapo Police Investigating

Published

5 days ago

April 19, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

SPRING VALLEY, NY — Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead early Saturday morning in the Town of Ramapo.

According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded around 7:15 a.m. on April 18, 2026, to a report of a deceased individual near Park Avenue in Spring Valley. At the scene, officers discovered the body of an unidentified male, believed to be between 27 and 34 years old, beneath a parked truck. Police say there is currently no indication that the vehicle itself was involved in the incident.

Preliminary findings suggest the death did not occur immediately prior to the discovery. The circumstances remain unclear and are under active investigation.

The department’s Investigations Unit, along with crash investigators and accident reconstruction teams, responded to the scene and are working to determine what happened. Authorities are also pursuing leads to identify the individual.

The Ramapo Police Department is coordinating with the Spring Valley Police Department, and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continues.

Officials emphasized that there is no known threat to the public at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Police/Fire/EMS

Suffern Police Check ATMs for Skimmers, Report No Threats Detected

Published

2 weeks ago

April 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Suffern Police Department Detective Bureau, in partnership with the Rockland County Intelligence Center, recently conducted a proactive sweep of 35 local businesses to check for ATM and credit card skimming devices. No devices were detected.

Skimming devices are illegal tools used by criminals to capture payment card information during legitimate transactions—often without the victim’s knowledge. This stolen data can then be used to commit fraud and identity theft.

Proactive enforcement efforts like this play a critical role in safeguarding the community by preventing financial crimes before they occur and protecting both residents and local businesses. The Suffern Police Department remains committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the continued safety and security of the community.