Weekly Safety Report: Conviction, Officer Conduct Review, and Order of Protection Violation Raise Concerns in Newburgh

This week in Newburgh, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the community. A man from Newburgh was convicted in a brutal assault case and now faces potential jail sentences. Additionally, the conduct of a City of Newburgh police officer is under review after being accused of slapping a man during a domestic violence call. Lastly, a Newburgh man was sentenced to three years in prison for violating an order of protection and committing assault.

Newburgh Man Convicted in Brutal Middletown Assault Case

checkersaga.com12-23-2023

Brian Powell of Newburgh was found guilty in Middletown City Court of Assault in the Third Degree and Illegal Detainment in the Second Degree. He now faces potential jail sentences of up to a year for each charge.

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• Newburgh Man Convicted in Brutal Middletown Assault Case

City of Newburgh officer 's conduct under review after allegedly slapping man during domestic violence call

News 1212-27-2023

The conduct of a City of Newburgh police officer is being reviewed after being accused of slapping a man during a domestic violence call. The incident occurred while police were responding to a home on Lander Street. A video recorded by one of the individuals involved shows the officer's actions.

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• City of Newburgh officer 's conduct under review after allegedly slapping man during domestic violence call

Newburgh man sentenced to 3 years in prison for violating order of protection

News 1212-29-2023

Carlos Flores-Banegas was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted burglary and aggravated family offense. He violated an order of protection by entering the home of a former intimate partner. He later returned to the home and assaulted the victim before fleeing once again.

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• Newburgh man sentenced to 3 years in prison for violating order of protection

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