Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler released his office’s 2022 annual report on Feb. 14, detailing the office’s operations last year.
A few highlights of the report include:
In 2022 the Orange County District Attorney’s Office had a 100 percent conviction rate on all felony jury trials.
The District Attorney’s Office achieved unprecedented results in the prosecution of illegal weapons cases.
The District Attorney’s Office continued a thriving partnership with Hudson Valley Veterans Affairs promoting veterans’ wellbeing and the development of a Veterans Court for felony cases.
There were more than 225 appearances at community events made by Hoovler and his staff.
There was increased spending by the District Attorney’s Office in support of local law enforcement efforts, funds for police agencies to purchase body-worn cameras and for construction of a new wing at the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County Police Academy.
The District Attorney’s Office conducted multiple training sessions for local police departments regarding law enforcement issues.
The District Attorney’s Office continued steadfast prosecution of large-scale drug trafficking organizations, including an investigation which resulted in the arrest of over 30 defendants from the Port Jervis area.
A new Chief Investigator, Rudolph Simmons, was appointed to replace the former Chief Investigator, who became the Undersheriff.
“In 2023, I look forward to building on our successes and aggressively combatting the dual scourges of illegal weapons possession and narcotics,” Hoovler said in the press release announcing the report. “My staff will continue to do all in our power to keep Orange County safe from repeat offenders who remain on our streets due to recent changes in the law.”