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Town Of Ramapo Police Department Is Asking Parents To Talk To Their Children About “Stranger Danger”

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On February 13, 2025, the Ramapo Police Department received a report from a concerned parent regarding an interaction at a school bus stop in Airmont. The parent reported that a male motorist, driving a white SUV, stopped at the bus stop and offered a ride to her daughter. The student declined, and the vehicle drove away.
Ramapo officers and detectives promptly launched an investigation to identify the driver. This involved reviewing video footage, license plate reader (LPR) data, DMV records, and other investigative techniques. Detectives were able to identify the driver as a male resident of Airmont, New York.
The subject was interviewed and stated that due to the cold temperatures, he offered the student a ride to school, like he has done within his community in the past without incident. After discussing the situation with officers, he acknowledged that this could be viewed as concerning in today’s climate. Our detective strongly suggested he not offer this type of assistance under these circumstances going forward. His account of the incident concurred with the student’s statement that a white SUV approached, and the driver asked if she needed a ride to school. She said “no,” and the driver asked, “Are you sure?” She said “yes,” and he drove away.
Our detectives, collaborating with the law enforcement intelligence community, confirmed no previous reports of similar incidents involving this subject. There is no provision in New York State law that would have authorized officers to make a probable cause arrest based on the specific facts and circumstances of this case.
On Friday, Ramapo Police officers were present at the bus stop, supplemented by our DFR Unmanned Aerial System, which serves as a force multiplier for public safety. We will continue to patrol school bus stops as a routine police function.
This incident may serve as a valuable opportunity for parents and guardians to speak to their children about school bus stop safety and “stranger-danger” in general.
As of today, the RPD has conducted 1,345 self-initiated school related checks this year, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.5 percentage points compared to the same period last year. This total includes checks of school buses and school bus stops.

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Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band Will Host An Information Session April 9th

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March 18, 2025

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The Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band is actively seeking individuals interested in learning to play the bagpipes or drums. An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 6 PM. This meeting is open to current and former law enforcement personnel who are considering joining the band.

If you are unable to attend the informational session but are still interested in learning more, you can reach out to the band through their Facebook page. They encourage individuals to contact them for additional information and to express interest in joining.

For a glimpse of the band’s performances and activities, you might find this video insightful:

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Woman Rescued After Falling 20 Feet on Torne Valley Hiking Trail in Rockland County

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A woman is recovering after falling 20 feet from the Torn Valley hiking trail in Rockland County on Friday evening. The Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps responded around 6 p.m., with police and fire crews joining them. They found the 40-year-old woman suffering from a compound fracture and severe pain. Paramedics administered an IV and gave her fentanyl for pain relief before helping her up. She was then placed on a gurney, carried out of the woods in stable condition, and transported to Hackensack Hospital for further treatment. The Torne Trail runs through Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks.

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