Man charged with making threats against staff at Newburgh Orange County Social Services office

NEWBURGH – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 40-year-old Newburgh man in connections with threats made against staff at the county Social Services office in the City of Newburgh.

It is alleged that Joseph Jamieson made threatening statements toward staff at the 3 Washington Center office resulting in the evacuation of the building.

Jamieson was charged with the felony of making a terroristic threat and the misdemeanor of aggravated harassment.

He was arraigned and remanded to the Orange County Jail.

“Our office takes all threats of violence extremely seriously,” said Sheriff Paul Arteta. “We will continue to act swiftly to protect the safety of our residents and ensure that individuals who engage in threatening or harassing behavior are held accountable under the law.”

The sheriff reminded everyone if they ever see or hear something concerning, report it immediately.