FALLSBURG – A Fallsburg
Town police officer has died and the cause was initially believed as the
result of an apparent drug overdose.
State Police said Officer Dylan Dainack, 35, was found dead in his Hurleyville
home on Railroad Avenue Wednesday evening.
The investigation revealed he was on duty and had gone home during his
shift for a meal break and was discovered unresponsive by his girlfriend,
who called 911.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. Anyone
with information about the case is asked to call State Police at Liberty
at 845-292-6600.
Fallsburg Town Supervisor Steven Vegliante said the town “lost a
member its family.” He extended the town’s “thoughts
and prayers” to his family.
