Town of Ramapo PD

By Cecilia Levine From Daily Voice

A 30-year-old man from Airmont was arrested Friday, Nov. 28, in connection with two violent incidents in Airmont and Chestnut Ridge, Ramapo Police said.

Officers first responded on Oct. 17 to a reported road rage incident in the Village of Airmont, according to Ramapo Sgt. Joseph Galvin. Police said the suspect threatened occupants of another vehicle with a knife and fled the scene.

Then, on Nov. 26, the same man was involved in another unprovoked incident in the Village of Chestnut Ridge, authorities said. Police said the victim was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached and punched several times by the suspect.

After that assault, police said he encountered another male walking in the Village of Airmont and proceeded to assault him as well. He was identified by investigators and turned himself in on Nov. 28, according to the news release.

The man, whose name was not released, was charged with:

  • 2 counts of Assault 3rd Degree
  • 5 counts of Menacing 2nd Degree
  • 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree
  • 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child

He was arraigned and released without bail pending future court appearances. Orders of protection were issued for the victims.