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Village of Suffern PD Promotes Sgt. Andrew Yorke to Det. Sergeant and Officer Julio Veras to Detective

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SUFFERN, NY – At the Village of Suffern Board Meeting on May 15, 2025, Mayor Michael Curley and the Village Board announced the promotions of Sergeant Andrew Yorke to Detective Sergeant and Police Officer Julio Veras to Detective, recognizing both men for their exceptional service, skill, and dedication to public safety.

These promotions mark significant milestones in the officers’ careers and reflect their outstanding contributions to the Suffern Police Department and the broader Rockland County law enforcement community.

Detective Sergeant Andrew Yorke

Detective Sergeant Yorke has been a member of the Suffern Police Department Detective Bureau for the last five years, and has been key to the successful investigation of burglaries, robberies, and a number of other significant cases. He is also an investigator with the Rockland County Intelligence Center, where he has been critical to a number of countywide investigative efforts. DSgt Yorke is a graduate of the prestigious NYPD Homicide Investigators Course, and holds a bachelors degree in Criminology & Investigations from West Virginia University. Sgt Yorke also serves as an investigator with the Rockland County Intelligence Center, where his efforts have been instrumental in advancing complex countywide investigations. Yorke is a graduate of the elite NYPD Homicide Investigators Course and holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminology & Investigations from West Virginia University.

Detective Julio Veras

Detective Veras has been employed by the Suffern Police Department since 2021. Prior to his employment with Suffern, he worked for the New York City Police Department, where he earned an assignment with the Strategic Response Group. He is a SWAT operator with the Rockland County REACT team. Detective Veras holds a bachelors degree in Forensic Science from CUNY John Jay.

The Village of Suffern celebrates the achievements of these two outstanding officers and recognizes their ongoing dedication to protecting and serving the community with professionalism and integrity.

“We are proud to acknowledge the exemplary service of Detective Sergeant Yorke and Detective Veras,” said Mayor Curley. “Their promotions are well-deserved and represent the high standards of the Suffern Police Department.”

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Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

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November 2, 2026

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Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

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Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

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October 30, 2026

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Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.

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