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Officer Bit By Individual During Medical Call In Orange County
A man who had a bad reaction to PCP was arrested after biting a police officer while resisting going to a hospital to receive help.
The incident took place around 10:38 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29, in Orange County when City of Newburgh officers were dispatched to the area of 165 Chambers St. for a naked male running down the street, Lieutenant Brandon Rola said.
Officers arrived on the scene and found a man, later identified as Lamel Johnson, address unknown, lying on the sidewalk, with his pants around his ankles, and a citizen attempting to assist him, Rola said.
Residents on the st…
Large Group Of Dirt Bike, ATV Riders Race Through Orange County Streets
A large group of more than 30 dirt bike and ATV drivers were arrested after the group allegedly drove through the streets of the City of Newburgh at high speeds, frightening residents and other drivers.
The incident took place around 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, when the large group of riders gathered in the City of Newburgh, said City of Newburgh Police Lt. Brandon Rola.
According to Rola, the riders were traveling recklessly through city streets, sidewalks, private yards, and business parking lots.
Police also received calls that several of the riders were crashing into …
