District Attorney Hoovler Announces Prison Sentence in Newburgh Gun Case

Anthony Scarry Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Defendant Previously Pled Guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, April 5, 2024, Anthony Scarry, age 22, of Walden, was sentenced to seven (7) years in prison to be followed by five (5) years of post-release supervision in connection with his previous guilty plea in Orange County Court to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree.

As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on June 25, 2023 at approximately 5:55 a.m., law enforcement received a ShotSpotter notification of shots being fired in the area of Broadway and William Street in the City of Newburgh. When the police responded to the area, no one was present, but they did recover shell casings.  Members of the City of Newburgh Police Department canvassed the area and recovered surveillance video showing Scarry and another individual at the location where the shots were fired.  In the video, Scarry was seen running away with a gun in his hand.  At the plea, Scarryadmitted to possessing the loaded firearm.

District Attorney Hoovler thanked the City of Newburgh Police Department for their investigation which led to the arrest of Scarry.  District Attorney Hoovler also thanked the New York State Police and the Village of Walden Police and the Orange County Probation Department for their assistance with the investigation.

“The unchecked illegal possession and use of guns endangers innocent members of our community,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “My Office, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to stand up in the face of such violence.  Even where there are no witnesses or other physical evidence, we will work to build cases with proof beyond a reasonable doubt to hold these offenders accountable.  This case is yet another example of our commitment to taking violent criminals and the tools of their trade off of our streets.”

The case is being prosecuted by Executive Assistant District Attorney Leah Canton.

This criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.