Newburgh man arrested for illegal gun possession

NEWBURGH – A disturbance at the Varick Homes apartment complex in the City of Newburgh shortly after 6:30 a.m. Friday led to the arrest of a 49-year-old man for illegal possession of a .45 cal. Ruger semi-automatic handgun.

Toajack Brown’s arrest stemmed from a neighbor dispute.

Officers arrived and interacted with several individuals who were arguing and investigation led to Brown’s arrest on charges of criminal possession of a weapon and assault, both felonies.

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.