Orthodox Ramapo Resident Accosted, Stabbed In Driveway

RAMAPO, NY — A Ramapo resident was accosted and stabbed in his driveway Thursday evening.

Ramapo police said they responded at 8:27 p.m. to a report of an assault with a knife at Trailside Place. Officers said the victim had been accosted in his driveway and then stabbed multiple times.

The 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man told detectives that he did not recognize the man, ABC7NY reported.

Transported to the hospital, the victim is currently in stable condition and expected to survive, police said.

"While the motive in the attack is not yet known, the Rockland County Human Rights Commission refuses to normalize any form of animus informing such inhuman abhorrence against any group," Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe said in a statement Friday. "Let us continue using our collective voices in sending a message that hate has no home in Rockland County and such incidents are totally unacceptable."

Patrol officers located a possible suspect, who was detained and brought to the Ramapo Police Department for questioning. He was cooperative and released from custody pending further investigation, police said.

The Ramapo Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, the Clarkstown Police Department, Hatzolah Ambulance Corps, and Chaverim of Rockland.

The Ramapo Police Department has increased patrol presence throughout the town, police said.

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 sending it to 847411.

Further information will be released at a later time as it is developed, police said.