Wallkill Man Accused Of Murder In Missing Person Case

NEWBURGH, NY — State Police believe they’ve solved a missing person’s investigation dating back to June. Christopher Smith, 43, of Wallkill, was charged Oct. 24 with second-degree murder, a felony.

Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Quaker Street in the Town of Newburgh where human remains were recovered. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Police said no more information about the body will be available until there is a positive identification of the remains and an autopsy.

Smith was arraigned in the Town of Newburgh Justice Court. He was sent to the Orange County Jail without bail.

State Police were assisted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Orange County Medical Examiner and the Plattekill Fire Department at the scene.

Photo caption: Christopher Smith. Photo credit: NYSP.