Overview
- A structure fire on Greenville Turnpike on Thursday evening led firefighters to find a dead person and investigators concluded the victim was killed before the home was set on fire.
- New York State Police have named 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan as a suspect, say he is armed and dangerous, and describe him as last seen wearing a black T‑shirt and black sweatpants.
- Authorities say Ryan may be driving a 2016 gray Toyota Prius with New York plate HNH-7671 and they urge anyone who sees him not to approach and to call 911 or the State Police Middletown BCI at 845-344-5300.
- Troop F’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading a multiagency search using local, county and federal partners plus aviation and transportation resources while canvassing the area and seeking home surveillance footage from about 6 p.m. Thursday through the overnight hours.
- Media reporting and security video have identified the victim as 70-year-old Robert Ryan and show footage purportedly of the suspect leaving the scene, but some identity and family-link details have not been fully confirmed in official State Police public releases.