NEWBURGH – Two men were arrested late Wednesday night, August 19, after Newburgh City Police responded to the area of 191 Liberty Street for a report of an individual armed with a firearm.

Responding officers saw a fight going on near Chambers and First streets that had originated at 191 Liberty.

During the investigation, officers identified a victim who had sustained a laceration to his head.

Police charged Kaylandie Thompson, 20, with assault, and Kimyatta Burks, 27, with resisting arrest, assault and obstructing governmental administration.

Both are from Newburgh.



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