Assault Arrest in Airmont Following Road-Rage Incident

By Yisroel R.

Ramapo Police responded this morning at approximately 9:00 a.m. to an assault in the parking lot of 5 North Airmont Road. According to officials, the incident began as a road-rage dispute that quickly escalated into violence.

Police say a 30-year-old man from Spring Valley struck a 29-year-old West Nyack resident with a tire iron, causing injuries to the victim’s ribs, knee, elbow, and hip. Officers located and arrested the suspect a short time later and recovered the tire iron used in the assault.

The suspect has been charged with Assault in the Second Degree, a felony, and is currently awaiting arraignment.

Airmont Deputy Mayor Shimon Moses told Rockland Daily, “The Airmont Trustees would like to thank the Ramapo Police Department for their quick and professional response. After several successful meetings focused on strengthening security following recent incidents, we truly appreciate their partnership, dedication, and ongoing commitment to keeping our community safe.”