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Assault Suspect Surrenders To Ramapo Police
RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A man who had spotted himself on a “Fugitive Friday” Facebook post turned himself in Monday, Ramapo police said.
Tazjon Brinkley, 21, was wanted on charges of third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief in connection with a 2015 case in Hillcrest, police said.
Police made four other arrests Monday, two for drug possession, one for criminal mischief and harassment, and one for assault and petty larceny.
Police also investigated 12 motor vehicle accidents in the following locations: Monsey, Suffern, Airmont, New Hempstead, Chestnut Ridge, Tallman, New Square and …
Cuomo Signs Bill Boosting State's Fledgling Hemp Industry
The state’s fledgling hemp industry got a big boost Friday when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill allowing the transportation, processing and sale of the plant.
Hemp, a non-narcotic variety of the Cannabis sativa plant, is grown for its tough fibers, which are used to make cordage, yarn and fabric.
According to Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Endwell, and Sen. Tom O’Mara, R,C,I-Big Flats, the measure only affects hemp grown under the state’s pilot research program.
It will allow universities and partner farmers to, they said, “study and establish business and economic opportunities that will …
Mamaroneck Ice Cream Shop Gets Cold Shoulder From Some Neighbors
MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- I scream. You scream. Many neighbors of Ralph’s, a popular ice cream store in Mamaroneck, are screaming about what they call its chilling effect on their mental health and physical safety, according to lohud.com.
Their chief gripes? Noise, crowds, trash and traffic, says lohud.com's report.
Ralph’s, which sells Italian ices and other frozen goodies at its 946 E. Boston Post spot, is a seasonal shop and was classified by the village as a retail establishment, which meant it had to meet fewer requirements than a restaurant, lohud.com reported.
Last month, residents petiti…
Nyack Man Faces Drug, Trespassing Charges
NYACK, N.Y. – A Nyack man had drugs on him when he was arrested, Orangetown police said.
Charles F. Kenney, a 37-year-old village resident, was arrested on Spear Street around 1:43 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, by officers investigating a trespassing complaint.
Police said they found several glassine envelops of heroin and an undisclosed amount of marijuana on Kenney.
He was charged with seventh-degree possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor; unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation; and trespassing, also a violation, police said.
He posted cash bail and was to appear in Nyack J…
Thieves Break Into Car At Ramapo Park, Steal Pocketbook
RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Thieves smashed the window of a car at a park in Chestnut Ridge and stole a woman’s pocketbook, Ramapo police said.
The victim was visiting Children’s Park off Grotke Road in the village on Saturday, Aug. 20, when the break-in occurred, police said.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call police at (845)-357-2400.
Also Saturday, police investigated a car accident in Hillcrest and two others in Airmont. No injuries were reported in any of the crashes, they said.
Police responded to a total of 115 calls Saturday, including 12 medical emergencies, 22 a…
