Village of Goshen Mayor Molly O’Donnell (center) stands next to Nam Knight President John “Cheech” Richichi (left) and Village of Goshen Police Chief Ryan Rich (right), along with members of the police department’s motorcycle unit and members of the motorcycle club. Goshen Village Police receive motorcycle safety gear gift On March 13, the Village of Goshen Police Department received a donation of motorcycle safety material from the Nam Knights... Police & Fire 14 Mar 2024 | 03:58
Talmadge Leonard, 28, of Port Jervis. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) Port Jervis man sentenced in Deerpark home invasion case On Wednesday, March 6, Talmadge Leonard, 28, of Port Jervis, was sentenced to seven years in prison to be followed by five... Police & Fire 12 Mar 2024 | 04:38
David Johnson. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) Middletown man pleads guilty in robbery case On Friday, March 8, David Johnson, 47, of Middletown pled guilty in Orange County Court to robbery in the second degree,... Police & Fire 11 Mar 2024 | 10:51
Goshen Village PD reports recent arrests, police actions On February 24, a motorist was stopped for speeding on Main Street. That driver was arrested for DWI and released on tickets... Police & Fire 08 Mar 2024 | 10:34
After donating some treats to the police department, St. John’s fifth-grader James “JJ” Ferreira had his photo taken with the officers. ( Photo courtesy the Goshen Village Police Department) St. John’s student delivers food to Goshen PD The Goshen Village Police Department was recently surpised with some tasty treats by St. John’s Elementary School fifth grader... Police & Fire 08 Mar 2024 | 10:05
The house fire on Shaw Road in Washingtonville. ( Photo by Joey VanRiper) Area fire companies knock out Washingtonville house fire On Wednesday, March 6, at around 3:40 p.m., fire companies from around the region responded to Shaw Road in Washingtonville... Police & Fire 07 Mar 2024 | 01:30
Sheriff’s department warns of gun safe recall Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta issued an announcement this week asking firearm owners to check the integrity and safety... Police & Fire 04 Mar 2024 | 02:46
Goshen man charged with predatory sexual assault against a child New York State Police this week announced the arrest of Craig Merlock, 45, of Goshen for six counts of predatory sexual assault... Police & Fire 27 Feb 2024 | 09:43
Goshen Village Police report recent arrests, violations Goshen Village Police Chief Ryan Rich issued a report relaying the recent work by village officers in Goshen for the month... Police & Fire 26 Feb 2024 | 10:56
Steve Brewer. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) Port Jervis man faces up to six years for youth program arson case On Wednesday, February 14, Steve Brewer, 39, of Port Jervis, was sentenced in Orange County Court to two to six years in... Police & Fire 21 Feb 2024 | 10:07
Law enforcement blocks the entrance of the Pine Hollow Way apartment complex during the February 17 investigation. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) OC Sheriff’s Office confirms finding three incendiary devices in Chester residence Friday’s bomb scare at Pine Hollow Way in the village of Chester turned out to be more than just a scare. On Saturday morning,... Police & Fire 17 Feb 2024 | 11:22
Members of the Goshen Village Police Department celebrated the promotions of two of their own this week. ( Photo courtesy the Goshen Village PD) Goshen Village PD announces two promotions A celebration was in order following the Goshen Village Hall meeting on Monday night. A considerable crowd of friends, family,... Police & Fire 13 Feb 2024 | 05:53
K-9 Justus served with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for most of his life. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County Sheriff’s Office) Sheriff’s Office mourns the passing of K-9 officer Justus Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta on February 9 announced the passing of one of its own: K-9 officer Justus, a 10-year-old... Police & Fire 13 Feb 2024 | 01:40
The paraglider became lodged between the branches of a tree upon his descent. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County Technical Rescue Team) Group effort helps rescue paraglider from tree On Wednesday, February 7, at 4:32 p.m., the Florida Fire Department called for assistance in helping a paraglider get out... Police & Fire 12 Feb 2024 | 03:09
L-R: Atlas Security’s Ralph Surray, Ptl. Christopher Perez, Assistant Principal Dr. Gregory Voloshin, Principal Nick Pantaleone, SRO Brandon Raab, and the Goshen Gladiator. ( Photo courtesy the Goshen Village Police Department) Goshen Village PD warn of coyote activity The Goshen Village Police Department has received several calls regarding an increase in wildlife activity of late, particularly... Police & Fire 12 Feb 2024 | 09:49