Blooming Grove Police Department NY

09/11/2026

25 years ago today so many lives were lost, and all of our lives were changed forever. We will never forget the innocent lives lost on that clear September day.

09/08/2026

Orange County Volunteer Fireman's Association Parade, Saturday September 26th, 2026. Please plan accordingly as traffic in and around Washingtonville will be affected.

🚨 🔥OCVFA PARADE - IMPORTANT INFO 🔥🚨

09/04/2026

The Department would like to take the time to thank Chief Alex Melchiorre for his service to the Town of Blooming Grove Police Department; which ended last month. In his second tenure as Chief of the Department beginning last August 2025, the Department successfully navigated its way to its first successful reaccreditation. This process takes place every five years, as the Department first became accredited through the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program in 2021; also under his leadership. We wish Chief Melchiorre all the best as he continues his career as the Mayor of the Village of Monroe.

08/24/2026

***** Orchard Lake Residents*****Traffic Advisory*****

08/21/2026

FOLLOW UP TO OUR LAST POST:

Reminder that the last day to file for the next Civil Service Exam for Police Officer is quickly approaching (08/28/2026). Succesfully completing this exam and earning a place on the elligible list is required to become a Full-Time Police Officer in Orange County. Please make sure to review the minimum requirements before filing.

https://orange-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

08/12/2026

We are currently accepting applications to fill a Full-Time Police Officer position. See details below as well as relevant links to the applications.

Link to Blooming Grove Town Application:
https://bloominggrovepolice.com/Portals/3/Documents/BG%20Town%20Employment%20Application%20FINAL%2002-08-2024%20(1).pdf?ver=oGqfG2U1ja3pcxtxWPpzPQ%3d%3d

Link to Orange County Civil Service Application:
https://www.orangecountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6332/Application-for-Employment--Examination-PDF

08/09/2026

From our Department to the Town of Newburgh Police Department, we offer our deepest condolences on the loss of Detective Thompson.

It is with extremely heavy hearts that the Town of Newburgh Police Department announces the passing of Detective Christopher Thompson.

Detective Thompson began his career with the Town of Newburgh Police Department in April of 2017, after previously serving with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Wallkill Police Department.

Throughout his career, Detective Thompson served the Town of Newburgh Police Department in numerous roles and was a valued member of several specialized units. He served in the Patrol Division, as a K-9 Handler with the K-9 Unit, an active Fi****ms Instructor with the Fi****ms Unit, a General Topics Instructor, and a Team Leader on the Department’s Tactical Unit. Most recently, Detective Thompson served as an Investigator in the Detective Bureau.

Detective Thompson’s dedication to his profession, his fellow officers, and the community he served will not be forgotten. His loss is deeply felt throughout our Department and the entire law enforcement community.

We ask that everyone keep Detective Thompson’s family, friends, and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.

The Town of Newburgh Police Department would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone within the law enforcement community, our local community, and beyond who has reached out and offered their thoughts, prayers, condolences, and support during this difficult time. The outpouring of support for Detective Thompson, his family, and our Department has been truly appreciated.

Services to honor Detective Christopher Thompson are currently being arranged. Additional information regarding the services will be shared once arrangements have been finalized.

Rest easy, Detective Thompson. Your service, dedication, and impact on all of us will never be forgotten.

07/21/2026

****Road Closure****

07/20/2026

****Public Safety Message****
On 7/19/26 at 2:25PM our agency responded to a call for a house struck by a bullet. Our Officers discovered that a r***e round had penetrated the rear glass door of the residence located in the Moffat Road/ Bull Road area. A search of the area was conducted however no shooters were located and no more shots had been heard. Neighbors in the area reported hearing 3-4 shots coming from the direction of the rail bed/New Windsor at an unknown distance. The investigation is ongoing and if anyone in the area has any information please let us know. Gun owners need to be aware of what is beyond the target they are shooting at. In this case it appears likely that this bullet travelled a long distance before impact.

07/19/2026

Blooming Grove Police Officers responded to a structure fire just after 4AM this morning. Salisbury Mills Fire Company arrived and worked tirelessly for several hours while many other Fire Companies provided Mutual Aid. Blooming Grove Volunteer Ambulance was on scene assessing the family members and exhausted firemen and women. Chaveirim of Orange County was on scene providing hydration and support for all of the courageous volunteers. Thankfully, there were no casualties or injuries to any of the residents or volunteers. Unfortunately, 1 family pet was lost to the fire however.

While the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, we want to remind members of the community of some common fire causes to be wary of: Space heaters left on for extended periods of time are a danger, charging, especially over charging of lithium batteries, live Christmas trees are highly combustible, chimney cleaning should be done regularly, paper towels and hand towels should not be left near any hot cooking surfaces, candles should not be left unattended (even outdoors), ci**rs, ash trays, birthday candles etc. should be not be discarded into a garbage can until they have been definitively extinguished, and any electrical work should be done by a licensed contractor. It is also helpful to keep garbage cans and other flammable materials away from the house and not in a garage or against the home's siding. Smoke detectors should be checked regularly, having easily accessible fire extinguishers and a family plan reviewed on how to properly exit the house based on where the fire location is, can all save lives.

Several times over the past few years local residents have been displaced by significant fires and we are grateful to live in a community that continues to all come together to support those in need. Again, special thank you to all of the heroic volunteers who respond to these dangerous calls at all hours of the day.

*Photo credit Daily Monroe