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Valley Cottage Man Arrested on Felony Charges After Damage at Health Center

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POMONA, N.Y. — Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III announced the arrest of Cyril Jackson, 34, of Valley Cottage, following an incident involving property damage and a physical altercation with law enforcement.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on January 31, 2026, when Jackson allegedly entered Building A of the Robert Yeager Health Center in Pomona and caused damage to two interior doors. Authorities say the damage to each door exceeded $250.

After Sheriff’s Patrol Officers became aware of the incident, they located Jackson at a 7-Eleven convenience store in New City. While officers attempted to take him into custody, Jackson allegedly resisted arrest and became involved in a physical altercation with officers. During the encounter, additional damage was reportedly caused to merchandise inside the store.

Jackson was taken into custody and charged with:

  • Two counts of Felony Criminal Mischief related to the damage at the Robert Yeager Health Center

  • One count of Felony Criminal Mischief for damage to convenience store merchandise

  • One count of Resisting Arrest

  • One count of Obstructing Government Administration

Jackson was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to court at a later date.

All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Unidentified Man Found Dead in Spring Valley; Ramapo Police Investigating

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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.

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Suffern Police Check ATMs for Skimmers, Report No Threats Detected

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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.

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