Newburgh Police Officer Passes AwayEarlier this week, we learned that Town of Newburgh Detective Christopher Michael Thompson tragically died on Saturday at the age of 35. He served with the Town of Newburgh Police Department since 2017 and previously worked with the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Wallkill Police Department. Town of Newburgh Police Department Via Facebook Newburgh Detective Christopher ThompsonTown of Newburgh Detective Christopher Michael Thompson PromotedThompson was born May 6, 1991, in Middletown, NY, and was a longtime area resident who previously lived in Minisink. During his career with the Town of Newburgh Police Department, Thompson served in numerous roles and became a valued member of several specialized units. On August 10, 2026, the Town of Newburgh Town Board, “on behalf of a grateful public,” formally promoted Thompson to the rank of sergeant.