RAMAPO – Police in the Town of Ramapo nabbed a youth in connection with a home invasion burglary at a home in West Carlton Road.

The young female resident, who was home at the time, fought with the intruder before fleeing to a neighbor’s home and calling 911.

Town police, with the assistance of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and a Ramapo Police K-9 unit.

During the investigtion, Police Chief Dan Hyman deployed additional patrols to the area.

Later in the day, a suspect was taken into custody. The youth, whose name was not made public because of his age, was charged with burglary and assault.

Police said at this time, there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident.



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