Police/Fire/EMS

Update: Clarkstown PD Arrest 2 Suspects After Fleeing Hit-and-Run Crashes

Published

7 years ago

April 23, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

Clarkstown PD

CLARKSTOWN – Two suspects are in custody after police say they fled a pair of hit and run crashes Tuesday morning.

VIA Clarkstown Police Department, – The suspect from the hit and run car accident has been located. Clarkstown PD is not searching for anymore suspects at this time in regards to this morning’s hit and run accident.

Around 8:30 am on Tuesday, police were investigating a hit and run car accident that occurred in Central Nyack. The suspect vehicle that fled the scene was involved in another accident on Rt 59 in front of the Palisades Mall. The Clarkstown PD deployed a Drone to search for the potential suspect from the incident in the area of Rt 59 in front of the Palisades Center Mall.

Authorities say the suspect vehicle was involved in an accident and then fled the scene, getting into a rollover crash before the two occupants fled on foot.

One suspect, believed to be the driver, was found in the underground parking garage of the Palisades Mall with a head wound. It is not known if the injury was from the accident or from a fall inside the parking structure. He was removed from the scene to Westchester Medical Center. The second suspect was subsequently found hiding in a wooded area behind the Paramedic Services building, police said. (ABC7)

Police/Fire/EMS

53rd Ramapo Police Youth Academy Graduation Ceremony Celebrates Class of 2026

Published

21 hours ago

May 8, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Congratulations to the 53rd Graduating Class of the Ramapo Police Youth Academy!

Tonight’s ceremony marked the culmination of weeks of hard work, discipline, teamwork, and dedication. Watching the cadets march onto the field was a proud moment for all involved and a true reflection of the commitment they demonstrated throughout the academy.

A special thank you to the Ramapo Town Board for their continued support of this program, as well as the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the Spring Hill Ambulance Corps for their participation in making this program such a success. Your partnership helps provide these young men and women with an unforgettable experience and valuable life lessons.

Congratulations again to the Class of 2026 — we are proud of each and every one of you!

Police/Fire/EMS

Rockland County Welcomes New EMT Academy Graduates

Published

5 days ago

May 4, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland County is celebrating a new class of EMT Academy graduates as they prepare to begin their service in agencies across the region.

The graduates have successfully completed rigorous training, gaining the critical skills needed to respond to medical emergencies and provide life-saving care in high-pressure situations. Their achievement marks an important step in strengthening the county’s emergency medical services system.

Local officials and public safety leaders recognized the dedication and commitment required to complete the program, noting that these new EMTs will play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of residents throughout Rockland County.

As they join ambulance corps and emergency response teams, the graduates are expected to make an immediate impact in their communities.

Congratulations to all the graduates, and best wishes as they begin their careers in emergency medical services.