Suspect in Violent Felony Crimes Captured in Woodbury After Massive Police Search and Widespread Resident Alert

Orange County, NY – The New York State Police and local police agencies have successfully apprehended a suspect who was being sought for several violent felony crimes out of New York City, state police announced Wednesday.

The manhunt led to a “cautionary lockout” at Monroe-Woodbury High School, Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, Central Valley Elementary, and Smith Clove Elementary. Students were dismissed an hour later than usual while the search was underway. Parents were advised to avoid picking up their children until further notice, and all after-school activities, including Club Kid, were canceled.

Following a massive police search and a major alert to all residents, the suspect, identified as Ali Ali, was considered armed and dangerous. Described as a medium-skinned Indian man, approximately 5’5” tall and 180 lbs, Ali was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and no shoes. Earlier, he had attempted to evade capture by fleeing from a stolen vehicle that crashed and caught fire at NYS Thruway milepost 49, north of Exit 16.

After running into a wooded area, he was located and apprehended around 2 PM near Mineral Springs and Troutbrook.

New York State Police expressed their gratitude to the community for their cooperation and assistance during the search.

BREAKING NEWS: Massive manhunt underway in Town of Woodbury for suspect wanted for violent crimes in NYC. Police say the suspect, Ali Ali, escaped into a wooded area off I-87 after a police pursuit and fiery crash in a stolen vehicle and is believed to be armed and dangerous. pic.twitter.com/XA1liqBCKm

— Blaise Gomez (@BlaiseGomez12) September 18, 2024