Sgt. Steven Calderon suspended from NYS Police after Orange County arrest
The sergeant was arraigned for second- and third-degree assault and released without bail following a weekend incident at a Bullville Road home.
By Karan Cabrera ·
New York State Police Sergeant Steven P. Calderon is on paid suspension after his arrest for assault in Orange County.
Crawford police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence on Bullville Road on Saturday, Oct. 24. The department stated that the victim, identified as Calderon's former intimate partner, was transported to a hospital for serious injuries sustained during the physical altercation.
Officers took Calderon into custody on Sunday, Oct. 25. He faced charges of second-degree and third-degree assault.
During his arraignment at the Orange County Centralized Arraignment Court, the judge released Calderon on his own recognizance. The court also issued an order of protection for the victim.
Beau Duffy, a spokesperson for the New York State Police, confirmed that Calderon is assigned to the Middletown barracks. Duffy stated that the department suspended the sergeant without pay immediately following his arrest.
Duffy emphasized the department's standards in a statement. “Integrity is a core value of the New York State Police and our members are held to a high standard,” Duffy said. “Allegations of misconduct are investigated thoroughly and those who violate State Police regulations or the law are held accountable for their actions.” The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Source: News 12 Westchester
