State Trooper In Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually Abusing Victim 'Known To Him,' Police Say

A state trooper is facing multiple charges after police say he sexually abused a victim known to him.

The Town of Monroe (marked in red) in Orange County.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps/New York State Police*

07/23/2022 2:40 p.m.

Orange County resident Matthew A. Stivala, age 32, of the Town of Monroe, was arrested on Saturday, July 23, and charged with:

Two counts of first-degree sexual abuse (a Class D felony),
First-degree criminal sex act (a Class B felony),
Forcible touching (misdemeanor).

The charges stem from multiple incidents involving Stivala and the victim, police said.

Stivala is currently assigned to Troop T (Thruway Division), according to information provided by state police.

Stivala was arrested in the town of Monroe, arraigned, and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash bail, $150,000 partially secured bond, or $200,000 bond.

Further details on the case have not yet been released.

He is scheduled to reappear in the Village of Harriman Court on Wednesday, July 27.

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