Multi Week Investigation Leads To Arrest Over Stolen Equipment
A multi week probe into larcenies at Tractor Supply stores resulted in the arrest of 61 year old Martin Hodge of New Windsor and the recovery of over twenty thousand dollars in stolen outdoor power equipment. The case highlights coordinated policing across Orange County and matters to local residents because it addresses retail losses, public safety, and recovery of valuable tools used by homeowners and small businesses.
On November 22, 2025, authorities announced the arrest of 61 year old Martin Hodge of New Windsor following a multi week investigation into repeated larcenies of outdoor power equipment from Tractor Supply stores. Police recovered a zero turn lawn mower, a snowblower, and a large quantity of branded hand tools and power equipment, with a combined reported value exceeding twenty thousand dollars.
Investigators executed several search warrants as part of the probe. The coordinated effort brought together the Town of New Windsor Police, the Town of Crawford Police, the City of Newburgh Police, the Town of Cornwall Police, and investigators from the Orange County District Attorney's office. Hodge was arraigned at the Centralized Arraignment Part in Goshen and is due back in New Windsor Town Court for further proceedings.
The swift cooperation among multiple local agencies underlines the complexity of retail theft investigations that cross municipal lines. For Orange County residents, the recovery of high value equipment has direct implications. Many homeowners and small landscaping businesses rely on timely access to mowers, snow blowers, and power tools, especially as winter approaches. Losses of this scale can drive up prices, raise insurance costs, and strain smaller independent retailers who often operate on thin margins.
Beyond immediate financial impacts, the arrests and recoveries serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance by consumers and businesses. Securing equipment, documenting serial numbers, and working with law enforcement on suspicious activity can improve the chances of recovery and reduce losses. The case will continue through the local court system, and authorities said they will release further details as proceedings advance. Local residents can expect continued patrols and investigative cooperation aimed at protecting retail locations and preventing similar thefts in the future.
