Police Sergeant From Hudson Valley Dies From COVID-19
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On Saturday, Jan. 23, Town of Wallkill Police Sergeant Barry Weissman died from the effects of COVID-19, the Town of Wallkill Police Department confirmed on Tuesday. Police confirmed the 70-year-old s death is considered a Line of Duty Death. Sergeant Weissman was an active member of our Police Department and was dedicated to serving our community, Town of Wallkill Police Department Lieutenant Robert McLymore said in a press release.
Weissman began his career as a part-time police officer in February of 1982. He became full-time in 1997 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2012. Sergeant Weissman retired in June of 2016 but returned as a part-time Sergeant a few months later.