Sheriff’s office dismantles fentanyl lab The Orange County Drug Task Force (OCDTF) recently seized a fentanyl lab in the City of Newburgh, per an announcement from... Police & Fire 06 Mar 2025 | 01:08
Orange County CPS caseworker arrested The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 36-year-old Chester resident Julie M. Persaud, an Orange County... Police & Fire 04 Mar 2025 | 04:54
Westtown woman accused of taking $40,000 from pre-school Mariann DeBlock, also known as Mariann Weymer and formerly Mariann McCarthy, 39, of Westtown, was arrested after investigators... Police & Fire 14 Feb 2025 | 06:51
The weapons and related gear allegedly seized from a home in Deerpark. ( Photo provided) Huguenot man arrested on weapons charges Brian Negrette, 40, of Huguenot, was arrested on January 2 on the charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the second... Police & Fire 03 Jan 2025 | 10:51
Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew administers the Oath of Allegiance to new citizens. ( Photo provided) County welcomes 46 new citizens Orange County welcomed 46 new citizens into the community at the November Naturalization Ceremony held at the Emergency Services... Local News 24 Nov 2024 | 12:10
Former Lowes employee charged with grand larceny On Sept. 18, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported the arrest of Robert Nappi, 55, of Goshen, on one count of grand... Police & Fire 18 Sep 2024 | 12:10
Congressman Pat Ryan with county officials. ( Photo courtesy of Rep. Pat Ryan) County to gain federal funding to bolster public safety Orange County is expected to gain $1,808,405 in federal Community Project Funding for emergency services and other safety... Local News 11 Sep 2024 | 07:08
K-9 Yoda, the newest member of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, brings comfort and wellness to emergency services personnel. ( Photo provided) Sheriff’s Office introduces new health and wellness pup K-9 Yoda Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta recently announced the addition of K-9 Yoda to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Yoda... Police & Fire 05 Aug 2024 | 12:19
Sheriff Arteta announces first annual youth vs police basketball game On Friday, June 28, from 3:30 to 6 p.m., Project Rise and Building Bridges will host their first annual police vs. youth... Local News 21 Jun 2024 | 03:50
A breakdown of the 30+ suspects alleged to have been involved in the narcotics and weapons distribution scheme. ( Image courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office/Samantha Pascal) 30 people arrested in months-long drug, weapons bust On Wednesday, May 30, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released the details of a six-month-long, multijurisdictional investigation... Police & Fire 31 May 2024 | 03:15
Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta, left, and Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler receive Outstanding Law Enforcement Executives Awards. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County DA) Hoovler, Arteta receive Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive Awards Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta received Outstanding Law Enforcement... Local News 21 May 2024 | 11:03
NYS Sheriffs’ Institute membership drive begins The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute’s annual honorary membership drive has begun across New York State. Orange County... Police & Fire 09 Apr 2024 | 10:58
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
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
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
