NEW WINDSOR – A Highland Mills man has been charged in connection with a violent attack on his former girlfriend that landed her in the hospital.
New Windsor Town Police were called to a residence on Chestnut Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 for a report of a physical domestic incident.
The woman’s former boyfriend, identified as Bryan Arrao, 41, Highland Mills, had broken into her home.
The victim, who sustained injuries in the violent attack, was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.
Surrounding police agencies assisted in searching for Arrao, who was eventually located and stopped on Interstate 84 by State Police from Troop K.
Arrao was charged with attempted murder, burglary, strangulation, criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child.
Her was arraigned and remanded to the Orange County Jail.
Assisting New Windsor Police in the investigation were State Police, City and Town of Newburgh Police, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office.
“Domestic violence is a devastating crime that can have lasting consequences for victims, children, families, and our entire community,” said New Windsor Police Chief Daniel Valeri.
Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti called the attack “a serious and disturbing incident.”
He said the community “expects accountability when violent crimes occur, and our law enforcement professionals continue to demonstrate their commitment to keeping New Windsor safe.”
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