Rockland County, NY - Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced that 26-year-old Rosana DiPaola of Pomona, New York, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison following her guilty plea in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident. The incident occurred on January 26, 2024, when DiPaola struck 73-year-old pedestrian Daniel Deserio with her … [Read more...] about Pomona Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Little Free Library Dedicated to Raise Mental Health Awareness
New City, NY - In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Town of Clarkstown and local mental health organizations came together to dedicate a new Little Free Library at Town Hall in memory of Lauren McKenna, a local resident who lost her life to an overdose. This new library serves as a powerful resource for the community, promoting literacy and mental … [Read more...] about Little Free Library Dedicated to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Ramapo Search Results in Discovery of 14-Year-Old with Ghost Gun, Production Equipment
Ramapo, NY – A five-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force led to the discovery of a loaded ghost gun and additional gun production equipment at a residence in Ramapo on April 29, 2025. Authorities executed a search warrant at the home, uncovering a 14-year-old minor in possession of the firearm and several tools used in the … [Read more...] about Ramapo Search Results in Discovery of 14-Year-Old with Ghost Gun, Production Equipment
Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Nyack, NY – Elizabeth Mitchell, a 45-year-old Nyack resident, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a fatal accident that occurred on June 9, 2024, including aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of the incident. The plea was made in Rockland County Court in exchange for a sentence of 7 to 21 years in state prison, with the possibility of a … [Read more...] about Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Cannabis and Community: Haverstraw NY Dispensary 202 Cannabis Hosts Grand Opening
Haverstraw, NY – Today marks a milestone in Rockland County as 202 Cannabis Co., the area’s first licensed recreational dispensary, opens its doors. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, along with several other dignitaries, and consumers from 21 to 65+ were in attendance. But beyond the buzz of legalization and retail, the story of 202 Cannabis is rooted in … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Community: Haverstraw NY Dispensary 202 Cannabis Hosts Grand Opening