District Attorney Hoovler Announces Indictment in Gang Related Violence in Newburgh

Jesus Bravo Charged With 13 Felonies, Including Multiple Counts of Attempted Murder

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Jesus Bravo, age 25, of Newburgh, was arraigned on a superseding indictment in the Orange County Court charging him with the commission of thirteen (13) felonies, including multiple counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.  He was remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $300,000 cash bail, or $1,000,000 fully secured bond or $1,500,000 partially secured bond and is next scheduled for a conference on April 4, 2024.

A long-term investigation into gang-related violence in and around the City of Newburgh was conducted by the Non-Fatal Shooting Taskforce, which consists of members of the City of Newburgh Police Department, investigators and attorneys with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, and analysts from the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.  The Taskforce, which is funded through the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, targets the drivers of gun crimes by enhancing cases even where victims and witnesses are uncooperative with law enforcement.

As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, on September 21, 2023 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Bravo and a co-defendant approached a victim in the City of Newburgh and asked if he was in a known gang.  The co-defendant pulled out a knife which Bravo encouraged him to use.  The co-defendant then stabbed the victim repeatedly in the arms, face and torso while Bravo punched and kicked the victim.

On December 11, 2023 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Bravo approached a man in the City of Newburgh and put what appeared to be a firearm in his face.  Bravo then approached the driver of a vehicle, pointed the gun at the driver and ordered the driver to leave.  Bravo then fled the area.

On December 11, 2023 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Bravo and a co-defendant followed two males at a location in the City of Newburgh.  Bravo then fired a gun at one of the men, who ran away.  Bravo and the co-defendant then approached the other man and Bravo pistol whipped him while the co-defendant kicked the man.

On December 30, 2023 at approximately 3:00 a.m., police officers were alerted to a ShotSpotter activation in an area of the City of Newburgh, which indicates that shots were fired.  When the officers arrived, they found an SUV with eight (8) bullet holes but no people were present.  Police later learned that a victim went to the hospital with a gun shot wound to the back.  Surveillance video showed that Bravo fired the gun at the SUV after the co-defendant handed him the gun.

District Attorney Hoovler thanked the City of Newburgh Police Department, with the assistance of the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center, for their investigation and the arrest of Bravo.

“Today we announce an important step in our ongoing efforts to secure our streets from the proliferation of gun and gang violence,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “I commend the tireless work of the Non-Fatal Shooting Taskforce, including the City of Newburgh Police, the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center and my staff.  Violent crimes, and the violent criminals who perpetrate them, are stopped only by the painstaking efforts of law enforcement.  These offenders must be identified, investigated and held accountable for their despicable actions.”

The case is being prosecuted by Executive Assistant District Attorney Leah Canton and Assistant District Attorney Anthony Molina.

This criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.