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64-Year-Old Found Dead Outside His Home, NYSP Called In To Investigate

State police have released the identity of the victim whose body was discovered in Orange County in the early morning hours on Sunday.

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The Village of Harriman Police Department contacted New York State Police, who have taken over the investigation into the death.
The Village of Harriman Police Department contacted New York State Police, who have taken over the investigation into the death. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

HARRIMAN, NY — New York State Police say that on Sunday, around 7:49 a.m., Village of Harriman Police Department officers responded to a 911 call at Silver Maples Drive in the Village of Harriman.

Once on the scene, police found 64-year-old William P. Scheels dead outside of his home.

The Village of Harriman Police Department contacted New York State Police, who have taken over the investigation into the death.

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The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 845 344-5300.

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