Posted on: February 26, 2026 05:30 PM

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State Police arrest milton man following milton sexual assault investigation

On February 17, 2026, State Police arrested Thomas P. Newkirk, 32, of Milton, NY, for:

Criminal Contempt, 1st, a class “E” felony

Sexual Abuse, 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor

Three counts of Criminal Contempt 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor

Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor

On February 4, 2026, State Police Investigators received information regarding a past sexual assault of a child. The investigation determined Newkirk allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 14 in Milton in the summer of 2025, all while there was an active court-issued order of protection issued against Newkirk protecting the victim. During the course of the investigation, it was also determined that Newkirk reportedly violated an active court-issued stay-away order of protection against Newkirk, protecting three children. 

From NYSP