Corrections officer sentenced 10 years in Wallkill home invasion, stabbing

Mike Randall, Times Herald-Record
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GOSHEN - A New York City corrections officer who lives in Middletown has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to burglary in a violent home invasion in which he stabbed his wife, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announced.

Hoovler said the corrections officer, Jonathan Harris, 41, of Middletown, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in state prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.

According to Hoovler, as admitted during the plea process and in charging documents filed in court on July 16, 2022, Harris broke into the home of his wife in the town of Wallkill in violation of a previously issued order of protection.

When his wife tried to call 911, Harris knocked the phone out of her hands. Harris then stabbed her in the chest, causing a puncture wound to her liver.

Harris fled the residence but was apprehended after a traffic stop by police. It was subsequently determined that Harris was an active corrections officer for the city of New York, Hoovler said.

Harris later pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary, a felony.

Hoovler thanked the Town of Wallkill Police Department for their investigation and arrest of Harris.

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"The significant sentence imposed in this matter is appropriate in light of the admitted violent conduct of the defendant," Hoovler said in a statement released by his office. "This type of behavior is reprehensible for anyone, let alone a sworn corrections officer who is entrusted to protect and serve. My office will continue to support victims of domestic violence by aggressively prosecuting those responsible for these crimes."

"I urge all victims of domestic violence to seek out the support available to them by contacting law enforcement, my office or organizations such as Fearless! Hudson Valley who are there to assist," Hoovler's statement concluded.

Peter Troxler, Harris' attorney, could not immediately be reached for comment.

Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record, Poughkeepsie Journal and The Journal News/lohud. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com or on Twitter @mikerandall845

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