Two Police Officers Injured After Man Threatens to Shoot Them in Orange County

A man in Orange County, NY, is facing several charges after police said he threatened to shoot officers during a confrontation in Cornwall, NY.

According to the Town of Cornwall Police Department, the incident happened on Thursday, October 1st, at around 9 p.m. when officers were called to respond to a complaint in the area of Main Street and Willow Avenue in Cornwall.

Main Street Cornwall, NY

Man Threatens to Shoot Police in Cornwall, NY

While investigating, officers encountered a man who police said quickly became confrontational and began making threats toward officers, including threatening to shoot them at the scene.

As the situation was escalating, officers called for backup, and the man went into a nearby residence before fleeing the home on foot through the rear of the property. Officers began searching the surrounding area and eventually found the suspect attempting to get back inside the residence.

SEE ALSO: NY Drivers Were Hit With More Than 19,000 Tickets in Just Six Days

That's when things escalated again.

Police said officers confronted the man, who physically resisted arrest and assaulted the officers. After a struggle, officers were eventually able to take him into custody.

Suspect Arrested After Resisting Arrest

The suspect has been identified as 35-year-old Joseph Keegan of Cornwall. Keegan was charged with two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, along with Disorderly Conduct, Harassment in the Second Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree and Resisting Arrest.

Officers Injured

Two Cornwall police officers were injured during the incident. Both officers were taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, treated, and later released.

Keegan was arraigned in Newburgh City Court and remanded to the Orange County Jail.

As with all criminal cases, the charges against Keegan are allegations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. If there has been a change to this information, such as charges being dropped or dismissed, please email me at CJ@HudsonValleyCountry.com to make the necessary change.