Arrest Made After Second Hoax Threat Called In To Suffern School

During the morning of September 22, 2023, the Ramapo PD was informed of a phone call received by the Suffern High School warning of a chlorine gas leak/device at that location. A search was conducted which yielded no such leak or device.

“The Ramapo PD Investigations Division along with our School Resource Officer have been investigating the source of the anonymous phone call,” Ramapo Police said in a statement. “On September 26, 2023, the Ramapo Police arrested a juvenile for Falsely Reporting an Incident 1st Degree, a Class D Felony, regarding this incident. Due to the age of the suspect, the case will be heard in the Rockland County Family Court.”

In regard to the bomb threat that was received on September 21, 2023, the Ramapo PD is continuing its investigation into the source and circumstances of that notification and are working closely with Federal law enforcement partners. That threat disrupted the school day and resulted in a large-scale specialized response.

“The School District is fully cooperating with our investigators,” Ramapo Police said. “This is an ongoing case and therefore no further comments will be made at this juncture.”