Press Release
On December 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers from the New York State Police Middletown barracks responded to a reported shooting on Dolsontown Road near the intersection of McVeigh Road in the Town of Wawayanda.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2020 Volkswagen and a 2021 Toyota pickup truck were involved in a road-rage incident that spanned approximately one mile along Dolsontown Road. The confrontation escalated when the driver of the Volkswagen, identified as Wallace F. Fisher, age 31, of Middletown, NY, exited his vehicle and approached the driver of the Toyota. A verbal altercation occurred at the driver’s side window of the Toyota and subsequently turned physical, with Fisher brandishing a knife.
At that point, the driver of the Toyota, identified as Anthony Simon, age 33, an off-duty Kingston Police Officer, discharged his firearm, striking Fisher.
Fisher was initially transported to Garnet Health Medical Center but was ultimately transferred to Westchester Medical Center where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
The State Police was assisted by City of Middletown Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Greenville Township Volunteer Ambulance and Wawayanda EMS.
The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact State Police Middletown at 845-344-5300.
Original Press Release December 11, 2025, at 8:39 p.m.
On December 11, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to a shooting incident on Dolsontown Road, near the intersection of McVeigh Road, in the town of Wawayanda. One individual was injured and transported to Garnet Health Medical Center with serious injuries.
At this time, investigators have determined that there is no danger to the community. The investigation remains active.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Contact Troop F Public Information Officer: Trooper Jennifer Alvarez
Troop F Commander:
Major Andre R. Terry
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New York State Police Troop F Headquarters
Middletown NY, 10941