Town of Ramapo Police Department

Last night at about 9:30pm, RPD approached a car stopped in the roadway on Rte. 45 in Northeast Ramapo. The officer made contact with the driver, a 39 year old Pomona man, and arrested him for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. The driver was transported to RPD-HQ, processed & released with a future court date.

The Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division is attempting to identify the individual shown in this photo. If you know the identity of this person, please contact Detective Salmon at 845-357-2400, or submit an ANONYMOUS TIP via the RocklandCo DA Tip 411 app (available in the App Store or Google Play).

BUYER BEWARE - FRAUDELENT TEXAS BUYER TEMPORARY REGISTRATION SPECIFICALLY- RPD has recently seen a large influx of fraudulent Texas Buyer Tags mounted on vehicles. Within the last few weeks RPD has made over 8 arrests and written dozens of summons in regards. Since 2017, car dealers have sold millions of dollars worth of fake Texas Temporary tags, keeping tens of thousands of unsafe or stolen vehicles on the road. Car dealers can access temporary tags from the state’s e-...tag online system, but those are only legal when they’re selling a car to a retail customer, have the vehicle pass Texas Inspection within the past 180 days, and the dealers are required to apply for title and registration of your vehicle within 20 working days of the date of sale. Fraudulent paper tags are sold under the table, often to avoid safety inspections, emissions testing, vehicle registration suspensions, or to hide that a vehicle’s been stolen. Dealers often advertise the fake tags on sites like Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. If you are operating a vehicle with a Texas Temporary Tag, please be certain that it is valid. RPD is actively enforcing this fraud. See more

UPDATE:SWANN BARRETT HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE AND HEALTHY The Ramapo Police Department is actively searching for a missing eleven year old child named Swann Barrett. She left her home on Buena Vista Ave. in the Hillcrest area of the Town of Ramapo today, on her own, at approximately 10:00am. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, and blue jeans. Swann is 4' 6" tall and weighs approximately 70 pounds. She is thin and has a medium complexion. She has long hair and was last seen wearing it down. Swan has brown eyes, and black hair. If you see Swann please call the Ramapo Police at (845) 357-2400.

Here is a summary of Ramapo PD’s activity for the week of January 10th, 2021 through January 16th, 2021: 2163 Police Blotters Including: 32 Alarm Activations, 33 Fire Related Calls, 603 Community Policing Reports; 160 of which were school related,... 14 Domestic Incidents, 3 of which resulted in arrests, 33 Motor Vehicle Crashes, 5 of which involved injuries, 2 of which were hit and runs, 68 Medical Emergencies, Plus an Additional 92 Dispatched for Other Agencies, Arrests for the week involved various charges including Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Grand Larceny, Criminal Mischief, Assault, Obstruction of Breathing, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Harassment, Petit Larceny, Criminal Contempt, Strangulation, Driving While Intoxicated, Local Law Arrests, Warrant Arrests, and Traffic Offenses. See more

Throwback Thursday. Ramapo PD Officer inspects a motorcycle that was involved in a crash on July 28, 1960. #ramapopolice #ThrowbackThursday #tbt

WATER MAIN BREAK: Suez Water is currently on scene of a water main break on Route 306 (Main Street) in the Monsey area of the Town. Main Street is closed between Maple Avenue and Maple Leaf Road. Please use alternate routes while repairs are made. *****update***** Repairs are complete and the roadway has been reopened.

There's no doubt about it, Halloween 2020 will look different from every other year before it. Some families may be looking to give their children a return to a sense of normalcy, others may be looking for alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating. If you are planning on going out this Halloween, the Ramapo Police Department would like to offer adults and children the following tips for a safe and enjoyable day: While Trick or Treating: - Washable or disposable gloves... can be worn, or carry/use hand sanitizer between houses. - Visit less homes than usual, sticking to those you know. -Avoid going out in large groups- stick to immediate family. Encourage teens to observe social distancing if out with friends. -Only Accept candy that is totally wrapped and sealed, and take COVID precautions at home before consuming it. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing the street and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up. Walk, don’t run, across the street. Always remain alert and cognizant of your surroundings. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. Motorists, please use extra precaution and follow these guidelines: Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways, and make turns slowly and carefully. Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. SOME POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES THAT CAN KEEP KIDS SAFER FROM BOTH TRAFFIC AND COVID: - Let kids dress up as usual, but hold a scavenger hunt for treats in your home or yard. - Host an outdoor movie night featuring a scary (or not scary) Halloween movies. -Host a Halloween Zoom party or Zoom-o-Ween! #halloween2020 #halloween #COVID19 #safetyfirst #ramapopolice #police #rocklandcounty

The Town of Ramapo Police Department is currently working on a three car motor vehicle crash on Route 202 in the Pomona section of the Town of Ramapo. The roadway is open to traffic. The initial investigation shows that a black sedan was heading east when it crossed the double yellow line and struck two silver sedans which were travelling westbound. The operator of the black sedan stated that he fell asleep at the wheel. Two parties were transported to Nyack Hospital by Spring Hill Ambulance Corp, and one party was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital by Hatzolah Ambulance Corp. All parties sustained minor injuries. The Ramapo Police were assisted at the scene by the New York State Police. The crash investigation is continuing at this time.

Here is a summary of Ramapo PD’s activity for the week of October 18th, 2020 through October 24th, 2020: 1902 Police Blotters Including: 56 Alarm Activations, 32 Fire Related Calls, 391 Community Policing Reports; 102 of which were school related,... 14 Domestic Incidents, 2 of which resulted in arrests, 60 Motor Vehicle Crashes, 12 of which involved injuries, 4 of which were hit and runs, 64 Medical Emergencies, Plus an Additional 85 Dispatched for Other Agencies, Arrests for the week involved various charges including Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Harassment, Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Driving While Intoxicated, Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument, Fugitive from Justice, Warrant Arrests, and Traffic Offenses. See more

Today is National First Responders Day. Thank you to all of our Firefighters, EMS, 911 Dispatchers & Police Officers. Your dedication & commitment is appreciated! Stay safe! #nationalfirstrespondersday

Ramapo Police are currently at the scene of an active structure fire on Wannamaker Ct. in the Village of Chestnut Ridge.

RPD at scene of a crash in the shopping center at Airmont Road & Route 59. Vehicle went through the window and into the Drug Mart Pharmacy. No injuries. Tallman FD and Airmont Building Inspector called to scene for structural concerns. Ramapo Valley Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics also responded.

If your traveling on Route 59 in Airmont this morning you may notice that the skyline looks a little different. Yesterday, crews from NYCOMCO and Olori Crane Service took down the radio tower at RPD. The tower which has been in place since 1967 was no longer needed due to significant changes in communications technology. The antennas that were mounted way up high on the tower are now safely mounted to our station's roof. In the attached photos you can see NYCOMCO employees up on the tower coordinating with the Olori crane operator to bring the tower down safely in sections. The other photos are of the new skyline and antennas. Special thanks to the Town of Ramapo Highway Department in helping us complete this project.

Sharing for our colleagues at Spring Valley Police Department

Tonight, at approximately 8:11 pm, Ramapo Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Rt. 59, near Hemion Road, in the Suffern Park area of the town. Upon officer's arrival, both vehicles were upright, but witnesses stated one of the vehicles had rolled over. Tallman FD, Rockland Paramedics, Spring Hill Ambulance Corps, were on scene. One vehicle operator was transported to Nyack Hospital, via Spring Hill Ambulance Corps., for precaution. One vehicle the other operator was issued a summons for passing a steady red signal. Suffern Police Department assisted with traffic.