Manhunt Ends With Suspect Found Near Smith’s Clove Park in Monroe

By Y.M. Lowy

A large-scale manhunt unfolded after a suspect fled a residence on Miller Lane and ran into nearby wooded areas, triggering an hours-long search for him.

State Police, Monroe Police, Woodbury Police, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Harriman Police, Chester Police, and Washingtonville Police all responded to the area as the manhunt expanded through surrounding areas.

Drone units, K-9 teams, and a police helicopter were deployed to assist in tracking the suspect as officers searched both on the ground and from the air.

The search continued for several hours before the suspect was located in the woods near Smith’s Clove Park in the Village of Monroe.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the initial call.