Reward Offered for Information Regarding Hit-and-Run in Newburgh

Posted on by NYS Crime Stoppers

NYSCS Case # 2017-07

New York State Crime Stoppers, acting as a resource for the City of Newburgh Police Department are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a hit and run that left man dead.

Fred Woolsey, 90 years old and a retired United State Marine, was found injured by City of Newburgh Police at the corner of Grand Avenue and Park Place at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was taken to St. Luke’s hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the New York State Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477) immediately. Callers can remain anonymous. There is no caller ID on the New York State Crime Stoppers hotline phones.