State Police Arrest Milton Man Following Milton Sexual Assault Investigation

On February 17, 2026, State Police arrested Thomas P. Newkirk, 32, of Milton, NY, for:

o Criminal Contempt, 1st, a class “E” felony

o Sexual Abuse, 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor

o Three counts of Criminal Contempt 2nd, a class “A” misdemeanor

o Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor

On February 4, 2026, State Police Investigators received information regarding a past sexual assault of a child. The investigation determined Newkirk allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 14 in Milton in the summer of 2025, all while there was an active court-issued order of protection issued against Newkirk protecting the victim. During the course of the investigation, it was also determined that Newkirk reportedly violated an active court-issued stay-away order of protection against Newkirk, protecting three children.  

Newkirk was arrested at his Milton residence and was transported to SP Saratoga for processing. He was arraigned at the Milton Town Court, where he was released on his own recognizance.