Official statement from Ramapo Police Department:

On March 29, 2026, the Ramapo Police Department responded to a report of a possible interrupted burglary on West Carlton Road in the Town of Ramapo. Officers responded quickly, and detectives from the Ramapo Police Investigation Unit immediately began an active investigation.

Throughout the day, our detectives worked diligently to gather evidence, review available data, and conduct interviews. As a result of those efforts, a suspect was taken into custody and charged with Burglary in the Second Degree and Assault in the Third Degree.

Because the suspect is a juvenile, no further information will be released at this time.

At this time, there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident. We understand that incidents of this nature can be unsettling to residents, and we want the public to know that this matter was taken very seriously from the start. We are grateful for the swift response of our officers and detectives. Their work helped bring this case to a quick and safe resolution.