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Man Found Dead Along Shore Of Newburgh Lake Man Found Dead Along Shore Of Newburgh Lake
Man Found Dead Along Shore Of Newburgh Lake Police are investigating after a man was found dead along the shore of a Hudson Valley lake. The incident occurred in Orange County around 4 p.m., Friday, March 22 in the City of Newburgh. According to Mike Neppl, spokesman for the city of Newburgh Police, a fisherman reported finding an unidentified man dead along the shore of Crystal Lake. Responding officers found the man and removed his body with assistance from the New York State Police dive team. The identity of the man has not yet been released so family members can be notified, Neppl said.  The investigation is currently ong…
Replacement Work To Close Newburgh Bridge, Restrict Roadway Access Replacement Work To Close Newburgh Bridge, Restrict Roadway Access
Replacement Work To Close Newburgh Bridge, Restrict Roadway Access Replacement work of a bridge will restrict access to a busy Hudson Valley roadway. The Orange County project begins Monday, March 11 with the closure of the Walsh Road Bridge which carries Walsh Road over the Quassaick Creek in the area between the City of Newburgh and the Town of New Windsor. City officials said the Walsh Road Bridge will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, until further notice.  Vehicles should follow detour signs posted in the construction area. Please avoid the use of Walsh Road in this area and obey al…
Know Them? Newburgh Police Attempting To ID Men Allegedly Involved In Shootings Know Them? Newburgh Police Attempting To ID Men Allegedly Involved In Shootings
Know Them? Newburgh Police Attempting To ID Men Allegedly Involved In Shootings Police are asking the public for help identifying a group of men allegedly involved in a series of shootings. The incidents have taken place in Orange County in the areas of North Miller South Street in the City of Newburgh. If anyone recognizes any of the suspects, contact the City of Newburgh Detective Division Supervisor at 845-569-7563.  Callers may remain anonymous.
Arrest Made In Newburgh Homicide That Also Injured 5-Year-Old, Police Say Arrest Made In Newburgh Homicide That Also Injured 5-Year-Old, Police Say
Arrest Made In Newburgh Homicide That Also Injured 5-Year-Old, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley have nabbed a man wanted in connection with the murder of an area man and also injured a 5-year-old. The murder took place in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 29, in the City of Newburgh. City of Newburgh Police Commissioner Jose Gomerez announced Tuesday, Nov. 22 that Lamont Williams, age 29, no known address, was arrested in North Carolina following a months-long investigation. Williams was found hiding in the closet of a mobile home and apprehended by US Marshals, said Gomerez.  The fugitive, who has connections to the city, allegedly shot and killed Da…
Newburgh Trio Busted With 6 Guns, Police Say Newburgh Trio Busted With 6 Guns, Police Say
Newburgh Trio Busted With 6 Guns, Police Say Three Hudson Valley men were arrested in a week and nabbed with a total of six guns. The arrests took place in Orange County during the week of Monday, Aug. 15, in the City of Newburgh. During an operation with New York State Police, the City of Newburgh Police recovered six illegal handguns from the area of 104 William St: According to Newburgh Police, the guns recovered included: Smith & Wesson .38 special air weight revolver Smith and Wesson .40 SD40 VE semi-automatic pistol Defaced 9mm Glock 43X semi-automatic pistol 9mm Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol Phoenix Arms .22 Caliber sem…
Firefighters Injured After House Fire Breaks Out In City Of Newburgh Firefighters Injured After House Fire Breaks Out In City Of Newburgh
Firefighters Injured After House Fire Breaks Out In City Of Newburgh Three firefighters were injured battling a house fire in the Hudson Valley. The fire took place in Orange County around 6:50 p.m., Saturday, July 30, in the City of Newburgh when the blaze at the home on South Street started in the basement, authorities said. When seven City of Newburgh firefighters arrived on the scene, all occupants and pets were out of the home and a heavy fire was found in the basement, the department said. With limited manpower, the fire had the opportunity to extend to the upper floors of the residential building, the department added. A City of Newburgh firefi…
Newburgh Man Found Shot In Groin, Police Say Newburgh Man Found Shot In Groin, Police Say
Newburgh Man Found Shot In Groin, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was shot in the groin after police responded to a Shotspotter alert. The incident took place in Orange County in the City of Newburgh around 5:40 p.m., Monday, June 6. The unidentified man was shot in the area of 69 South St., in the parking lot of the Varick Homes Condominium Complex, said city of Newburgh Police. The 18-year-old Newburgh resident was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital via private vehicle, police said. He was admitted to the hospital for medical treatment but is in stable condition at this time, they added. Police are looking for any witnes…
Man Found Dead In Newburgh Backyard From Apparent Overdose, Police Say Man Found Dead In Newburgh Backyard From Apparent Overdose, Police Say
Man Found Dead In Newburgh Backyard From Apparent Overdose, Police Say Police are asking the public for help after finding a man dead in a backyard in the area from an apparent overdose. The man was found around 1:30 p.m. in Orange County in the City of Newburgh when officers responded to a home on Broadway for the report of a "person down." Officers on-scene located an unidentified man in the rear yard dead of an apparent drug overdose, the City of Newburgh Police said. At this time the incident is under investigation, police said. Anyone with any information is asked to call the City of Newburgh Police Department Detective Division at 845-569-750…
Newburgh Man Attacks Father With Knife, Police Say Newburgh Man Attacks Father With Knife, Police Say
Newburgh Man Attacks Father With Knife, Police Say A Hudson Valley man allegedly attacked his father with a knife during a domestic argument. The attack took place around 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, in the City of Newburgh in the area of Van Ness Street and Carpenter Avenue for an assault.  When officers arrived on the scene, they found a victim who was bleeding profusely from lacerations to his face and hand, said the City of Newburgh Police. Officers rendered medical treatment by applying a tourniquet and bandages to control bleeding until an ambulance arrived, at which time he was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital. …
Newburgh Resident Sentenced For Stabbing Another Woman On Roadway Newburgh Resident Sentenced For Stabbing Another Woman On Roadway
Newburgh Resident Sentenced For Stabbing Another Woman On Roadway A Hudson Valley resident was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for stabbing another woman on a city street. Orange County resident Ariana Sanchez, age 23, of Newburgh, was sentenced on Tuesday, Feb. 1 to prison time as well as five years post-release supervision, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. The stabbing took place in June 2021 on Dubois Street in the City of Newburgh, the DA's Office said. Sanchez had pleaded guilty to assault in December. At the time that she pleaded guilty, Sanchez admitted to repeatedly stabbing the woman on Dubois Street, causing th…
Newburgh Man Pleas Guilty To Two Residential Burglaries Newburgh Man Pleas Guilty To Two Residential Burglaries
Newburgh Man Pleas Guilty To Two Residential Burglaries A Hudson Valley man will spend 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of second-degree burglary. Jesus Vazquez, age 41, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 25 in connection with committing two residential burglaries in the City of Newburgh, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office.  The guilty pleas were entered immediately before a jury trial was ready to begin. In exchange for the plea, Vazquez will receive 14 years in prison when he is sentenced in March, the DA's Office said. In January 2019, Vazquez was stopped by the City of Middletown…
Three-Hour Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Newburgh Man, Police Say Three-Hour Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Newburgh Man, Police Say
Three-Hour Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Newburgh Man, Police Say A three-hour standoff with police led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man who threatened to kill officers after allegedly stabbing one person and attacking another. The incident took place in Orange County around 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, in the City of Newburgh. According to City of Newburgh Police detectives, officers responded to a home on Van Ness Street for an assault in progress. Officers arriving on the scene located a 50-year old woman who had been struck in the head with the butt of a folding knife and a 47-year-old man who had been stabbed in the hand and arm, police …
Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Orange County Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Orange County
Restaurant Focusing On Coastal Italian Cuisine To Open In Orange County A new restaurant that focuses on coastal Italian cuisine made with local ingredients is set to open its doors in the Hudson Valley in the coming weeks. Primo Waterfront is preparing to host its official grand opening in Orange County sometime in November, according to owner Jesse Camac, who also is a co-created Heritage Food + Drink in Wappingers Falls. The restaurant is located at 50 Front St. in the City of Newburgh. Camac said the restaurant's menu will take a different approach compared to the Italian cuisine served in the area, as it will focus mainly on seafood and lighter pasta dish…
Duo Admits To Roles In  Orange County Store Burglary Leading To Fatal Crash Duo Admits To Roles In  Orange County Store Burglary Leading To Fatal Crash
Duo Admits To Roles In Orange County Store Burglary Leading To Fatal Crash Two men have pleaded guilty to taking part in a burglary of an area motor-sports store that eventually led to the death of an occupant in their get-away van. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced on Monday, Oct. 18, that Luis Colon, age 27, and Jose Tavera, age 18, both of New Jersey, pleaded guilty to charges related to the burglary of a Town of Newburgh motor-sports store, in Orange County, where an occupant of the van that they were in which was transporting the stolen motorbikes and ATVs crashed, killing one occupant.   Colon, who admitted being the driver…
Newburgh Man Nabbed For Armed Carjacking, Police Say Newburgh Man Nabbed For Armed Carjacking, Police Say
Newburgh Man Nabbed For Armed Carjacking, Police Say A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for an alleged carjacking at gunpoint. The incident took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, in Orange County in the area of William and Ann streets in the City of Newburgh, police said. Responding officers determined that City of Newburgh resident Kaheem Walker, age 40, threatened to shoot a male victim and then stole his vehicle, police said.  Patrol Officers quickly located and arrested Walker. The stolen vehicle was also recovered. Kaheem Walker was charged with Robbery held pending his arraignment. Anyone with info…
Suspect At Large After 'Unprovoked' Stabbing At Newburgh Deli, Police Say Suspect At Large After 'Unprovoked' Stabbing At Newburgh Deli, Police Say
Suspect At Large After 'Unprovoked' Stabbing At Newburgh Deli, Police Say A person "viciously" stabbed inside a deli in the area has police searching for the suspect.  The attack took place in Orange County around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Happy Deli at 321 Liberty St., in the City of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Police, officers arriving on the scene found a 42-year-old City of Newburgh resident had been stabbed multiple times in a vicious, unprovoked attack.  The victim required surgery and is expected to survive. The crime scene was processed by members of the City of Newburgh Detective Division’s Crime Scene Unit. …
4-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Suffered In Orange County Crash 4-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Suffered In Orange County Crash
4-Year-Old Girl Dies From Injuries Suffered In Orange County Crash A 4-year-old girl who was critically injured during a crash between a car and an SUV that also killed the driver of one of the vehicles has died from her injuries. Orange County resident Journey Dorch, of the Town of Woodbury, died over the weekend, from injuries sustained during the crash on Saturday, July 17, on Route 32 in the town of Cornwall, said the state police. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Toyota Corolla, driven by  Helen Rivera, age 38, of the City of Newburgh, was traveling south on the dark, rain-slick roadway when she crossed into the northbound lane an…
Newburgh Parolee Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Stop, Police Say Newburgh Parolee Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Stop, Police Say
Newburgh Parolee Nabbed With Guns, Drugs During Stop, Police Say A Hudson Valley man on parole was busted for alleged possession of a loaded gun and drugs during a traffic stop by state police. Orange County resident Tyrone Burkes, age 33, was arrested on Thursday, July 15, in the City of Newburgh during a traffic stop, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, Burks was a passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop on Farrington Street in the city of Newburgh.  He attempted to flee the scene on foot. Burks, of Newburgh, was in possession of a shoulder bag that contained a loaded 9mm Ruger Handgun, crack coca…
77-Year-Old Busted With Cocaine Following Investigation In Orange County 77-Year-Old Busted With Cocaine Following Investigation In Orange County
77-Year-Old Busted With Cocaine Following Investigation In Orange County A Hudson Valley man was arrested on drug charges after receiving complaints from residents and business owners into his dealings, authorities said. Orange County resident Hardy Williams Jr., age 77, of the City of Newburgh, was arrested on a warrant on Friday, June 11, following a search of his home. According to the City of Newburgh Police, the department, along with members of the state police executed a no-knock search warrant at the Fogarty Apartments, following a month-long investigation that began as a result of numerous complaints from residents and business owners. I…
City Of Newburgh Man Nabbed Stealing $1K From Walmart, Police Say City Of Newburgh Man Nabbed Stealing $1K From Walmart, Police Say
City Of Newburgh Man Nabbed Stealing $1K From Walmart, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was arrested by state police for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from an area Walmart store. Agapito Camacho, age 46, of the City of Newburgh, was arrested on Sunday, May 10, after state police responded to a Walmart store for a report that he attempted to leave the store with $1,146.86 worth of merchandise but was stopped by a store security guard, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. Camacho was arrested and charged with grand larceny and remanded to the Orange County Jail pending a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, May 11 due to bein…
Police: Man Shoots Woman, Takes Cops On Chase Through Yards In Newburgh Police: Man Shoots Woman, Takes Cops On Chase Through Yards In Newburgh
Police: Man Shoots Woman, Takes Cops On Chase Through Yards In Newburgh An area man was arrested for allegedly shooting a woman and then fleeing from police. Anthony Nash, age 34, was arrested around 5:30 a.m., Saturday, April 24, when the City of Newburgh Police received a gunshot notification from ShotSpotter in the area of Montgomery Street and Clinton Street, said the Newburgh Police. An officer was on the scene within a minute and attempted to Nash,  of Newburgh, who began running in an attempt to evade the officer, police said. A foot chase ensued through sidewalks, backyards, and over fences. The officer closed the distance and was able …
Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Orange County Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Orange County
Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Orange County A home in the area sustained heavy damage during a fire that had flames shooting out of the roof. The two-alarm fire started around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, April 4, in Orange County at 115 Meadow Hill Road in the City of Newburgh, said the Orange-Lake Fire District. First arriving firefighters were met with flames shooting from the roof, said the Dan Leghorn Engine Company Orange Lake. The quick-moving fire extended to a front porch area but firefighters contained the blaze inside the home. The home with flames jumping from the roof.Dan Leghorn Engine Company Orange Lake The district was …
New Windsor Man Busted With Numerous Drugs During Search, Police Say New Windsor Man Busted With Numerous Drugs During Search, Police Say
New Windsor Man Busted With Numerous Drugs During Search, Police Say A 41-year-old man was busted with a host of drugs following an investigation into drug dealing in the area. Orange County resident Wilfredo S. Gonzalez Jr., of New Windsor, was arrested on Friday, March 26, following a warrant search of his home by police detectives from the Town of New Windsor & City of Newburgh Police departments, along with members of the FBI’s Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and federal probation officers, said New Windsor Police Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. The search warrant was the result of a several-month-long in…
Man Arrested Three Times In One Day In Orange County, Police Say Man Arrested Three Times In One Day In Orange County, Police Say
Man Arrested Three Times In One Day In Orange County, Police Say A 29-year-old man was arrested by state police three times in one day on a variety of charges ranging from alleged possession of drugs to driving with a suspended license. Ulster County resident Robert Radek, of the town of Marlboro, was arrested for the first time around 7:55 a.m., on Sunday, March 7, when he was pulled over in his 1994 Jeep Cherokee in the City of Newburgh, said Trooper Steven Nevel. During the stop, the trooper learned that Radek was driving with a suspended license and was in possession of crack cocaine.  He was charged with criminal possession of drugs and drivin…
Police Release ID Of 7-Year-Old Who Died In Area Police Release ID Of 7-Year-Old Who Died In Area
Police Release ID Of 7-Year-Old Who Died In Area A 7-year-old boy Hudson Valley boy who died unexpectedly has been identified by police. Peter Cuacuas, of the City of Newburgh, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Orange County when the City of Newburgh Police Department was notified by Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh that a 7-year-old boy arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle and was not breathing at the time he arrived, police said. An official cause of death has not been released, but the case is still a "very active investigation," City of Newburgh PD Det. Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano said. Earlier report: Po…
Signs Of Neglect Discovered In Boy Found Dead In Orange County, Police Say Signs Of Neglect Discovered In Boy Found Dead In Orange County, Police Say
Signs Of Neglect Discovered In Boy Found Dead In Orange County, Police Say A 7-year-old boy who died in the area may have been the victim of neglect, police said. The incident took place at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Orange County when the City of Newburgh Police Department was notified by Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh that a 7-year-old boy arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle and was not breathing at the time he arrived, said Lt. Kevin Lahar "We can say that it seems pretty apparent that there's neglect," said Monroe Police Detective Sgt. Joseph Rutigliano on Friday, Feb. 12. The cause of death and circumstances surrounding the boy's …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Orange County dropped by more than 400 over the weekend as the region continues to recover from the January surge of new infections. Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 1,595  active COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, Feb 9, down from 2,049 on Friday. Five new deaths brought the total to 690 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 135 new cases in the past 24 hours. There have now been 33,599 COVID-19 confirmed positive cases reported in Orange County out of more than 500,000 tests admin…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community Seven new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Orange County this week as the number of active cases spiked by several hundred. Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 2,049 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday, Feb 5, down more than 600 since Monday. The new deaths brought the total to 685 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 212 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 32,830 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 490,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health. …
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Orange County over the weekend as the number of active cases spiked by several hundred. Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 2,685 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, Feb 1, up from approximately 2,000 on Friday. The new deaths brought the total to 678 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 172 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 31,626 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange County out of more than 475,000 tests administered, according to the Department…
COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported In Orange County; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community Thirteen new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Orange County this week, though the number of active cases dramatically dropped as the state recovers from the post-holiday surge of the virus.  Health officials in Orange County are now monitoring 2,016 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday, Jan. 29, down from more than 2,800 earlier in the week. The new deaths brought the total to 674 since the pandemic began last year. The state Health Department was reporting 241 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. There have now been 31,137 COVID-19 confirmed positives reported in Orange Cou…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Orange County remained up near 3,000 as the Hudson Valley continues contending with the second surge of the virus. Orange County health officials are monitoring 2,836 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, Jan. 25 after seeing the number drop below 2,500 during the middle of last week. Earlier this month, the number of active cases topped 3,500 as the region dealt with the "post-holiday" surge of the virus following gatherings and celebrations of family and friends. The state Health Department was reporting 257 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. T…