May 27, 2026
Newburgh, NY
On May 22, 2026, at approximately 7:49 p.m., members of the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit, in conjunction with the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit, observed a 2016 Dodge traveling westbound on Interstate 84 in the town of Newburgh in violation of multiple New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws.
Troopers conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Gary D. Price, 52, of Poughkeepsie, NY, and the passenger as Taleatha Thomas, 46, of Irvington, New Jersey.
During the stop, K-9 Kell conducted an exterior sniff of the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert. A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, and troopers recovered a loaded Ruger SR40C .40 caliber handgun.
Price and Thomas were arrested and transported to State Police Montgomery for processing.
Price was charged with:
- Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a class E felony
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, a class C felony
Thomas was charged with:
- Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a class E felony
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, a class C felony
Price and Thomas were arraigned at the Orange County Central Arraignment Part. Price was remanded to Orange County Jail and Thomas was released on her own recognizance pending a future court appearance.
Contact Troop F Public Information Officer: Trooper Jennifer Alvarez
Troop F Commander:
Major Christopher M. Kyle