Arrest In Synagogue Burglaries: Ramapo Police

RAMAPO, NY — Ramapo police have arrested a New York City man in connection with another rash of burglaries from religious facilities.

Ramapo police made arrests twice in 2023 over the same crime; in the other cases they would not name the defendants. In August, a 12-year-old and a 21-year-old from Monsey whom police would not name were accused of committing three burglaries. In November, a Brooklyn man whom police did not identify was arrested for other burglaries.

In this case, three synagogues on Monsey Boulevard and Suzanne Drive were illegally entered, and property stolen, Jan. 6, police said.

On Saturday, the same suspect returned to both synagogues on Monsey Boulevard and again removed property, police said.

The Investigations Division was able to quickly identify the suspect and he was located on Tuesday, police said.

Joel Jungries, 42, was charged with 5 counts of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony), 1 count of Grand
Larceny 3rd Degree (Felony), 2 counts of Petit Larceny (Misdemeanor), and 2 counts of
Possession of Burglar Tools (Misdemeanor), police said. He was arraigned on all charges and released on his own recognizance pending future court appearance.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is
presumed innocent until proven guilty, police said.

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