Posted on: April 04, 2025 01:25 PM

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Troop F Community Stabilization Unit Arrest Newburgh Man on Weapons Charges Following a Traffic Stop

On April 2, 2025, at approximately 5:36 p.m., members of the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) observed a 2021 GMC traveling on Clark Street in the city of Newburgh, NY, in violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and interviewed the operator, a 24-year-old male, and his passenger, Savion Knight, age 23, both of Newburgh, NY.

During the investigation, troopers conducted a search of both individuals. More than six grams of crack cocaine were found on Knight’s person. As troopers were searching Knight, he became uncooperative and attempted to flee. A brief struggle ensued, and Knight was taken into custody. During the arrest, troopers also recovered an illegal firearm from Knight, which was later determined to have been stolen from the town of Shawangunk.

Once secured in the back of the troop car, Knight continued to resist, attempted to flee from the vehicle, and spat at the troopers while striking his head against the inside of the vehicle. Ultimately, he became cooperative and was transported to State Police Montgomery for processing.

The 24-year-old driver was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets and released at the scene without further incident.

Knight was evaluated by EMS at State Police Montgomery but refused additional medical attention.

Knight was charged with the following:

 

               •              Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree Class C Felony

 

               •              Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree Previous Conviction Class D Felony

 

               •              Criminal Possession of a Firearm Class E Felony

 

               •              Criminal Possession of a Narcotic Drug in the 4th Degree Class C Felony

 

               •              Two Counts of Assault in the 2nd Degree Class D Felony

 

               •              Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th Degree Firearm Class E Felo

 

               •              Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree Class A Misdemeanor

               •              Resisting Arrest Class A Misdemea

      •              Reckless Endangerment of Property Class B Misdemeanor

   •              Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd Degree Class A Misdemeanor

Knight was arraigned at the Orange County Central Arraignment Part and remanded to Orange County Jail.

From NYSP