Coming soon, Orange County Sheriff’s Office “FLY-Car” program
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office will soon be equipped to support and augment EMS responses to emergency medical calls in Orange County. Due to someRead More…
Category: Police and Fire
Road Closure in Warwick Tied to New Developments in Cold Case Investigation
By Kat Leslie In a significant development in one of Orange County’s most enduring cold cases, law enforcement agencies have intensified their inveRead More…
Safe Boating Season: A Message from the Orange County Sheriff’s Marine Unit
As we embark on another exciting boating season, the Orange County Sheriff’s Marine Unit would like to remind all boaters of the importance of safetRead More…
“Sheriff Arteta supports the NYS Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking and Exploitation as it releases a report of findings and recommended solutions, including addressing the needs of law enforcement.”
Albany, NY- On Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, Chief Meredith McGovern attended the “Compassion in Action” Press Conference at the New York State Capital iRead More…
The Sheriff’s Role in Orange County New York
In Orange County, the Sheriff plays a pivotal role in maintaining law and order. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County, the Sheriff has Read More…
Sheriff Paul Arteta and District Attorney David Hoovler announce arrests for narcotics sales.
Newburgh, NY- On March 20th, The Orange County Drug Task Force arrested Kiaje Paulk, age 30, of Newburgh, on charges of Criminal Sale of a ControlleRead More…
Orange County Drug Task Force Dismantles Fentanyl Lab.
Newburgh, NY- Sheriff Paul Arteta reports that the Orange County Drug Task Force (OCDTF) has completed an operation that resulted in the seizure of Read More…
Understanding LEOSA: The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (HR 218)
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), commonly known as HR 218, was enacted to provide retired law enforcement officers with the ability toRead More…
Impact of the HALT Act on the Orange County Correctional Facilty
The Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement Act (HALT Act) has adversely affected the operations and security of the Orange County CorreRead More…
Heroic Rescue at Mira Bella Horse Farm: Community Rallies After Devastating Barn Fire
By Myrek Zastavnyi Florida, NY – On Sunday evening at approximately 6:40 PM, a second-alarm structure fire broke out at Mira Bella Horse FarmRead More…