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NYACK: Driver found under influence of drugs and in possession of heroin / crack, after nodding off behind the wheel

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NYACK: Driver found under influence of drugs and in possession of heroin and crack, after nodding off behind the wheel.

On April 25th, The Orangetown Police arrested Chris Yangia of Creekskill, N.J. for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Orangetown PD officers observed a vehicle on Artopee Way in Nyack that was stopped and the driver seemed to be asleep behind the wheel. The officers were able to wake driver (Mr. Yangia) and ascertained that he was operating the vehicle while under the influence of a drug. Mr. Yangia was also found to be in possession of a quantity of of alleged crack cocaine and a quantity of alleged heroin.

He was arrested and transported to the Orangetown Police Department Headquaters where he consented to a chemical test, with the results pending.

Mr. Yangia was processed and charged with:

Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs (felony)

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree (misdemeanor – 2 counts)

Chris Yangia (35 years old) was released on bail and is due back in Nyack Justice Court on 5/14/19 to answer his charges.

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Ramapo Police Department Respond To An Assault With A Knife

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On Thursday April 11, 2024, at approximately 8:27pm, the Ramapo Police Department responded to Trailside Place in the Town of Ramapo for the report of an assault with a knife. Upon the officers arrival, it was discovered that the victim had been accosted in his driveway by an unknown suspect. The victim was stabbed multiple times and removed from the scene to the hospital. Patrol officers located a possible suspect, and he was detained and brought to the Ramapo Police Department for questioning. The individual was cooperative and released from custody pending further investigation.
The victim is currently in stable condition and expected to survive. The Ramapo Police Department was assisted on scene by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, the Clarkstown Police Department, Hatzolah Ambulance Corps, and Chaverim of Rockland.
Any persons with information regarding the incident are encouraged to contact the Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division at (845) 357-2400. All information will be kept confidential and can be made anonymously. Information can also be provided through the TIPS 411 platform. Rockland County residents can submit a tip via text message by texting the keyword “ROCKLANDCODA” and then their tip and text it to 847411. The Ramapo Police Department has increased patrol presence throughout the Town.
Further information will be released at a later time as it is developed.

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Clarkstown Police Units Were Dispatched To Affinity Federal Credit Union For Alleged Fraud

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April 10, 2024

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Clarkstown Police units were dispatched to 35 Bardonia Rd. (Affinity Federal Credit Union) for an alleged fraud. The two suspects exited the bank and attempted to flee, as officers arrived one of the suspects was apprehended. The second suspect, a female wearing a hat with COLORADO on it, had left the scene. Several CPD officers had arrived on scene and began searching the area for her. During this time Bardonia Elementary was advised of the search for the suspect and they out of an abundance of caution immediately went into a Lockout. The lockout has been lifted, without further incident. The female suspect has not been located at this time.

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