A big thank you to Meaghan Campbell who honored the New Windsor Police Department by sponsoring an American Flag for us at the Kiwanis Club of Washingtonville’s Flags for Heroes event.  We may be Meaghan’s heroes but she is ours.  Her positivity and never give up attitude inspire us every day.  Thank you Meaghan!  

Do you know a family in need of back to school supplies?

The Police Department staff, both sworn and civilian, all made a donation towards the purchase of school supplies for local children in need.  This resulted in a significant amount of school supplies being purchased for donation to the New Windsor Food Pantry for distribution to families in need.

Chief Doss commented, “I am very proud of my staff for doing this. We all understand that when a student lacks the basic resources of things such as pens, pencils, notebooks and backpacks, it can severely limit their educational opportunities.  It is our hope that our efforts will positively impact some local children’s lives.”

For more information, the New Windsor Food Pantry can be reached at (845)497-0142.

Our latest example of helping an individual get help for their addiction struggle occurred on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 when the individual walked into our police station, bag packed and asked for help for their drug addiction.  This person had interacted with one of our Police Officers on two different occasions where the Officer spoke to them about the Hope Not Handcuffs Program and how it works.  The Officer “planted the seed” and now the individual is on their way to recovery and a better life. 

You do not need to live with a drug or alcohol addiction struggle!  Regain control of your life. If you need help, do something about it.  As a participating location, the New Windsor Police Department is here to help - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We are here for YOU and you will be treated with nothing but dignity and respect.  You can also call the Hope Not Handcuffs Hudson Valley Program directly at (833)428-HOPE for immediate assistance.

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What a great afternoon it was for Chief Doss and Officer Arcaro on their bicycle patrol.

15 miles, 3 hours, 6 bottles of water and many great interactions with the community.  That’s what we call a successful bicycle patrol!

Chief Robert Doss commented, “I want to thank everyone who stopped and talked with us today. I was truly overwhelmed by the welcome we received as we rode through the neighborhoods. This is what community policing is all about. The bicycle patrols we recently implemented have not only made the town safer but they have shown to be a great mechanism to bring our police officers closer to the community in a way that promotes positive interactions. This is so important when it comes to the level of trust and legitimacy people have in their police force.”

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of retired New Windsor Police Detective Peter DiGregorio, age 85.

At the age of 18, Peter DiGregorio joined the United States Army, where he served for 4 years. He then became a Police Officer in the Village of Washingtonville before joining the New Windsor Police Department.  

Peter DiGregorio served the Town of New Windsor for 21 years and he was the first plainclothes Detective in the Town’s history.  He held that rank until he retired in 1988.

Peter DiGregorio was also the father retired New Windsor Police Detective Lawrence DiGregorio.

Our sincere condolences go out to the whole DiGregorio family.

Officer Babcock became a Police Officer because he wanted a career that was not only challenging but one that he could give back to the same community that he grew up in.   He found that in the New Windsor Police Department. 

Use the following link to learn more about Officer Babcock: View on Instagram

We look forward to putting out more content like this.  It is another way that the New Windsor community can get to know their Police Officers.

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Traffic Enforcement Alert: Officers from the NWPD Traffic Safety Unit will be conducting traffic posts this week on Clarkview Road to ensure vehicles are stopping at the three way stop intersection and to watch for anyone speeding. This road has become a residential cut-through for many motorists and we want to remind everyone to obey the traffic laws. If you don’t, you just may meet Officer Bohr on one of our Harley Davidson Police Motorcycles. Drive safe and slow down. It’s for everyone’s safety!

The New Windsor Police Department recently established a Bicycle Patrol unit.  This unit consists of 6 Police Officers that were specially chosen and trained for this assignment.  They have all attended graduated from the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Course.  This 5-day course was designed as an entry level training for law enforcement personnel utilizing specialized mountain bikes for patrol activities.  The course combines classroom training (such as vehicle & traffic law and bicycle safety, performance and maintenance) with practical application exercises (such as mock scenarios, obstacle negotiation, dismounts, take downs, suspect contact and tactical response with firearms).  Students learned cycling techniques involving obstacles such as stairs, curbs, parking lots and off-road trails. Members of the New Windsor Police Bicycle Patrol Unit are: Officer Arcaro, Officer Gagliardo, Officer Fayo, Officer Lake, Officer Lubarsky, and Officer Vega.

On July 13, 2021 at 2:43 a.m., the New Windsor Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Windsor Highway (State Rt. 32) and Union Ave. (County Rt. 69). Upon arrival of police officers, they determined that the collision involved a passenger car and a one-wheeled electric skateboard.

The operator of the passenger car was not injured. There were no other occupants in the car.

The operator of the one-wheeled electric skateboard sustained serious injuries and was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh by New Windsor Emergency Medical Services ambulance. A bicycle safety helmet was being worn by the operator at the time of the collision.

The New Windsor Police Department’s accident reconstruction team responded to the scene to investigate. The cause of the collision remains under investigation. The names of the individuals involved are not being released at this time.

The intersection remains closed to traffic but is anticipated to be opened by 6:30 a.m. A supplemental press release will be sent at a later time with additional information.

New Windsor Police Detectives ask that anyone who may have witnessed the accident to please call them at (845)565-7000.

This morning, Officer Joseph Bell and K9 Duke graduated from Canine Patrol School after 16-weeks of training in obedience, agility, criminal apprehension, handler protection, tracking and article searches.  A very special thank you to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carl Dubois for hosting the school and to 1^st Sergeant Dustin Palen for running the school and sharing his knowledge.  Congratulations to all the police K9 teams that graduated.  We are very excited for Officer Bell and K9 Duke to finally be out on patrol interacting with the community as they keep everyone safe.