Girl Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Involving Drunk Driver On Route 202 In Area, Police Say Girl Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Involving Drunk Driver On Route 202 In Area, Police Say
Girl Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Involving Drunk Driver On Route 202 In Area, Police Say Click here for an updated story: Community Rallies To Support Family Of HS Student Killed In Crash A girl was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the area in which the driver, also a teen, was allegedly driving drunk. It happened around 2:50 a.m. Saturday, April 24 in Rockland County on Route 202 in the Village of Montebello. The vehicle struck a utility pole, causing power disruption in the area, Ramapo Police said. Responding patrol officers observed the vehicle, which had been occupied by five juveniles, flipped over on its side, according to police. Four of the occ…
Fiery I-87 Crash Closes Roadway, Knocks Out Power For Some Area Residents Fiery I-87 Crash Closes Roadway, Knocks Out Power For Some Area Residents
Fiery I-87 Crash Closes Roadway, Knocks Out Power For Some Area Residents A car struck a utility pole bursting into flames in a fiery crash on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. It happened in Rockland County in Montebello in the area of Airmont Road at the I-87 overpass after the vehicle slammed into the pole sparking a fire, around 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, Ramapo Police said. The Tallman fire department also responded to the scene  The area had to be closed for several hours overnight, but reopened around 6:30 a.m., Monday, April 5. The crash also caused a large number of Montebello residents to lose power.
Bike Found On Side Of Roadway In Rockland Bike Found On Side Of Roadway In Rockland
Bike Found On Side Of Roadway In Rockland A mountain bike found on the side of the roadway in Rockland County is looking for its owner. A resident found the bike on the side of the road near the parking lot for the Ramapo Rest Stop on the New York State Thruway, said the Ramapo Police.  If you recognize the bike and know who it belongs to, please contact Officer Mike Luba at 845-357-2400.
Stabbing Victim Dies After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant Stabbing Victim Dies After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant
Stabbing Victim Dies After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant One of two victims stabbed after a large fight broke out at an area restaurant has died from injuries suffered in the incident. The fight began in Rockland County at Oiso Restaurant, located on 587 Route 303 in Blauvelt, at around 10;50 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. The Orangetown Police Department said officers responded to a report of shots fired at the restaurant. At about the same time, Orangetown Police received a report that two stabbing victims had come to the Emergency Department of Montefiore Nyack Hospital. One of the victims was then transferred to Westchester Medical Center. Ear…
Shots Fired, Two Stabbed After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant Shots Fired, Two Stabbed After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant
Shots Fired, Two Stabbed After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant Click here for an updated story: Stabbing Victim Dies After Large Fight Breaks Out At Area Restaurant An investigation is underway after a large fight broke out at an area restaurant overnight, with shots fired and two stabbing victims. The incident happened in Rockland County at Oiso Restaurant, located on 587 Route 303 in Blauvelt, at around 10;50 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. The Orangetown Police Department said officers responded to a report of shots fired at the restaurant. At about the same time, Orangetown Police received a report that two stabbing victims had…
Blaze Engulfs Iconic Kosher Market, Mahwah Firefighters Assist Rockland Colleagues Blaze Engulfs Iconic Kosher Market, Mahwah Firefighters Assist Rockland Colleagues
Blaze Engulfs Iconic Kosher Market, Mahwah Firefighters Assist Rockland Colleagues Firefighters from Mahwah assisted their Rockland colleagues at the scene of a raging blaze that destroyed an iconic kosher supermarket on Thursday. Motty’s Supermarket on North Main Street in Monsey burst into flames as a Ramapo police officer who saw smoke approached shortly after 12:30 p.m., authorities said. No injuries were immediately reported in the blaze at the grocery, formerly known as Klein's. Surrounding businesses and residences were temporarily evacuated. Main Street was also shut down. Motty's Supermarket fire in Monsey.Tony Greco for DAILY VOICE Mahwah firefighters join…
High Winds Knock Down Trees, Causing Road Closures In Rockland High Winds Knock Down Trees, Causing Road Closures In Rockland
High Winds Knock Down Trees, Causing Road Closures In Rockland Several roads are closed in Rockland County due to high winds that have knocked down trees and utility poles. According to the Ramapo Police, the following roads are closed: ​Route 202 near Orchard Circle: A tree is down blocking one lane of traffic on Route 202. The roadway is open to westbound traffic going towards Suffern. Eastbound traffic going towards Haverstraw is being diverted onto Mayer Drive. ​Mayer Drive: A tree is down of Mayer Drive between E Mayer Drive and Victoria Road. Wires are down with the tree. Mayer Drive is closed between E Mayer Drive and Victory Road. ​RPD h…
One Killed In Route 202 Crash One Killed In Route 202 Crash
One Killed In Route 202 Crash A Rockland County man was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Montebello on Route 202. The crash took place around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, when the two vehicles, one which was headed westbound and the other eastbound, collided head-on, said Ramapo Police Capt. Daniel Hyman. Hyman said the unidentified victim was an elderly male from the Hillcrest area. The second driver was taken to Hackensack Medical Center for treatment. The crash closed Route 202 just west of Grandview Avenue. in both directions from Grandview to Old Route 202D for several hours to allow for police crash recon…
Police Use Narcan To Rescue Rockland Overdose Victim Police Use Narcan To Rescue Rockland Overdose Victim
Police Use Narcan To Rescue Rockland Overdose Victim A Rockland County overdose victim was saved by the quick work of a police officer who administered Narcan. The incident took place on Monday, Jan. 4, when a Ramapo Police officer responded to a call in the Village of Sloatsburg for a reported heroin overdose.  Upon arrival, the officer located a 25-year-old man who was unresponsive and was not breathing, Ramapo Police said. The officer observed evidence of drug use in the immediate area of this man.  The officer administered two doses of Narcan and oxygen to the man, who then regained consciousness.  He was transported to …
Young Hudson Valley Man Falls Victim To Romance Scam, Loses Thousands Young Hudson Valley Man Falls Victim To Romance Scam, Loses Thousands
Young Hudson Valley Man Falls Victim To Romance Scam, Loses Thousands Police are investigating a case where a young man fell victim to a romance scam. The woman in Rockland County told the man she was corresponding with through a dating app she needed some financial assistance with a business matter, Ramapo Police said. The woman said she would mail him a check to deposit into his bank account, and that he needed to mail back a check for a lesser amount – in essence, he was allowed to keep the difference for his trouble.  Days later, his bank contacted him saying that the check he deposited was bogus. He is now out several thousand dollars, Ramapo Polic…
Woman Loses Control Of Car, Crashes After Another Driver Passes Her Vehicle In Rockland Woman Loses Control Of Car, Crashes After Another Driver Passes Her Vehicle In Rockland
Woman Loses Control Of Car, Crashes After Another Driver Passes Her Vehicle In Rockland Police are on the scene of a crash that took place after a woman lost control of her vehicle when a driver passed her on the left-hand side, according to authorities.  The woman crashed into a clump of trees on Route 306 in the Pomona section of Ramapo late Monday morning, Dec. 21, Ramapo Police said. The driver told officers another vehicle was passing her on the left and she got scared and lost control of the vehicle.  No one was injured as a result of the incident.
Police Seek Owner Of Dirt Bike Seized During Traffic Stop Police Seek Owner Of Dirt Bike Seized During Traffic Stop
Police Seek Owner Of Dirt Bike Seized During Traffic Stop Police in Rockland County are attempting to locate the owner of a dirt bike that was abandoned by a teen when he fled from police. Ramapo Police said the dirt bike was recovered on Wednesday, Dec. 16 when a 16-year-old Airmont teen was stopped by police for driving the unregistered vehicle. After stopping, the teen fled into the woods but was captured a short distance away. Police said there are inconsistencies regarding ownership.  Anyone missing a Yamaha dirt bike (pictured), is asked to contact Officer McRory at 845-357-2400..