MENU
SEARCHCourt documents and testimony say that in 2023, the suspect was pulled over in Middletown by the trooper and issued traffic tickets. “Early the next morning, a fire was started at the home of the Trooper’s father in Warwick,” the district attorney said.
A Middletown, New York, man has pled guilty to arson in the second degree in the destruction of a New York State trooper’s family home in 2023. The man reportedly burned down the home over traffic tickets.
Tyler Williams, 26, is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 6, 2025. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler says his office will ask for a sentence of 20 years plus five years of post-release supervision.
Court documents and testimony say that on the evening of December 20, 2023, Williams was pulled over in Middletown by the trooper and issued traffic tickets. “Early the next morning, a fire was started at the home of the Trooper’s father in Warwick,” the DA said in a statement.
Over almost five months, a team of investigators and prosecutors, comprised of members of the Town of Warwick Police Department, the New York State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office worked the case.
“The investigation revealed that in the hours after being issued the traffic tickets by the Trooper and before setting the fire, the defendant utilized various search websites in an effort to learn the address of the Trooper. At the plea proceedings, Williams admitted to intentionally starting the fire at the house when he knew or should have known that people were in the home,” Hoovler said in a statement.
“This incident struck at the heart of every law enforcement officer and their families,” said Town of Warwick Police Chief John Rader. “We are out there every day serving and protecting our communities and it is beyond comprehension that our lives and the lives of our families could be targeted for doing our job. The fact that we are sitting here today at this press conference is a testament to the professionalism of the first arriving Town of Warwick police officers at the scene of the early morning fire; the dedication and tenacity of the Town of Warwick Police Detectives and the NY State BCI Investigators that were assigned to this case; the assistance of the Town of Goshen Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and the ATF; and the cooperation of the Orange County District Attorney's Office.”
What if Level I retention didn’t require a full duty rig? Safariland’s Solis delivers trusted ALS security in a streamlined OWB platform built for administrative and plainclothes professionals who need protection without the bulk.
Read More →
Real-world scenarios show that a tracking canine can detect and follow a human track several hours after it was made.
Read More →
In this video, we get a look at the latest law enforcement boots from Garmont Tactical, both for men and women. Kyle Ferdyn, sales manager, showcases four of the latest boots.
Read More →
With the commercial availability of Avon Protection’s EXOSKIN-S2, users now have increased options for their protective suit requirements across the spectrum of CBRN threat environments.
Read More →
Versaterm has acquired Aloft, an FAA-approved Unmanned Service Supplier (USS) that specializes in real-time airspace intelligence and flight authorizations.
Read More →
The two-day DroneSense Innovation Summit by Versaterm will bring together public safety and industry experts to define best practices for scaling drone operations.
Read More →
Learn what makes a boot good for police officers as POLICE visits with Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, who explains the features of boots and why each is needed in an LE boot.
Read More →
The application period for the Folds of Honor scholarship program is now open through the end of March. Scholarships support students from early education through postsecondary studies, easing the financial burden for families who have given so much in service to others.
Read More →
With GovX verification now integrated directly into the Team Wendy checkout experience, eligible customers can confirm their status in just a few clicks and have the discount applied automatically.
Read More →
5.11 showcased new apparel and footwear products during SHOT Show 2026, including new color options for the A/T Boa Lite Mid Boot and the Founder’s Jacket.
Read More →