PRESS RELEASE: Town of Ramapo Police Department

CHESTNUT RIDGE - DWI accident/rollover that occurred on the midnight tour (04/25/15). at 0407am. The operator was travelling north on Chestnut Ridge Road and failed to negotiate the bend in the roadway at Scotland Road.

He crossed over into the southbound lane and over-corrected causing his vehicle to overturn, slide on it's side and rollover after striking the curb. Speed also appears to be a factor in the accident. The operator was the sole occupant and suffered minor injuries. He was treated at GSH and arrested for DWI.

Of note: The operator had a suspended license for failure to pay a Driver's Responsibility Assessment and was convicted of Driving while ability impaired by alcohol in 2013.

Source: Town of Ramapo Police Department

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Police: Man tries to lure teen girl in Wesley Hills

WESLEY HILLS - Police say a man driving a pickup truck attempted to lure a 14-year-old girl as she walked home from her bus stop in Wesley Hills.

Police say the incident happened at around 6 p.m. Monday. The girl was walking home after being dropped off at her bus stop on Route 306. Police say she turned onto Kentor Lane and a white pickup truck drove up next to her. The driver motioned for her to come over, but the girl walked away quickly and the truck drove off.

This is the latest in a string of attempted lurings to hit the area in the past six months. Other attempts happened in Orangetown, South Nyack, Ramapo and Clarkstown.

Source: News12

Ramapo Robbery - New City man be

RAMAPO - A New City man is behind bars this morning after robbing three men at knife point.

Police say the crime took place at the Holland House apartments on Viola Road in Ramapo. They say the victims were in the parking lot when Paul Figueroa, 21, approached them and demanded money and their belongings. After taking the money, Figueroa fled the area on foot.

In a twist, one of the victims, David Anthony Phillips, 20, of Pomona, was later arrested and charged as an accomplice in the robbery.

Both men have been charged with numerous crimes.

Source: News12