NEW WINDSOR – A search warrant executed on Wednesday, December 17 resulted in the seizure of a Glock .40 caliber handgun, drugs and other contraband.
New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri said the warrant search was the result of an investigtion into the illegal possession and distribution of narcotics by a resident of a home on Station Road.
William Newell, 67, was arrested after police confiscated in the gun, a loaded magazine, ammunition, cocaine and narcotics sales and packaging materials.
Newell was charged with criminal possession of drugs and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
The investigation was conducted by New Windsor Police, the Orange County Drug Task Force and the FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force.
“This operation underscores our unwavering stance against illegal drug activity in our community,” said Town Supervisore Stephen Bedetti. “Let this serve as a clear message: The Town of New Windsor will not tolerate any form of illegal activity, and our police department will continue to aggressively pursue those who threaten the safety and quality of life of our residents.”
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