Victim Held Against Her Will During Tense Domestic Abuse Incident, Firearms Recovered: Police

NEW WINDSOR, NY — Police in Orange County brought a potentially fraught situation to a safe resolution, with a little help from man's best friend.

The New Windsor Police Department says that on Tuesday, around 10:18 a.m., police responded to a home on Vails Gate Heights Drive, after receiving a report of a woman being held against her will.

Officers and detectives were able to make contact with everyone inside the home, and the woman told them that there was a firearm in the home. After the residence was secured, detectives applied for and received a search warrant.

New Windsor Police Department K-9 Marty, handled by Officer Brian Levy, alerted officers to the presence of firearms. Police then recovered a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun and a revolver-style pistol.

Brayan Isique Santa Cruz, 27, of New Windsor, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated family offense, misdemeanor second-degree unlawful imprisonment, misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief and misdemeanor third-degree assault.

An order of protection was issued, and Isique Santa Cruz was released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to appear in the New Windsor Town Court on Sept. 25.

The Town of New Windsor Police Department thanked the New York State Police for their help at the scene, and the Orange County District Attorney's Office for their help with the investigation.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information is asked to call the New Windsor Police Department at 845-565-7000.