State Police Capture Suspect Thomas Ryan in Greenville Homicide Investigation

Update August 9, 2026, 12:30 p.m.:

The New York State Police, announce that homicide suspect Thomas D. Ryan has been safely apprehended and is in police custody following an extensive, multi-day investigation and coordinated law enforcement operation.

Thomas was wanted in connection with the August 6, 2026, homicide of his father, Robert Ryan, 70, at his residence at 512 Greenville Turnpike in the Town of Greenville, Orange County.

Police say the community’s assistance proved critical in bringing the search to a safe conclusion. On Saturday evening, August 8, the New York State Police, Troop G, received a tip reporting that the Toyota Prius had been located unoccupied in a parking lot at 199 State Route 990V in the Town of Gilboa, Schoharie County.

Upon confirming the vehicle was associated with the investigation, law enforcement resources were immediately deployed to the area. Members of New York State Police Troops G and F, along with New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police, and Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office conducted a coordinated search of the surrounding area.

Those efforts culminated in Thomas Ryan being located and safely taken into custody by the New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), at approximately 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, August 9, after another tip was provided by a vigilant community member.

Thomas Ryan received medical treatment at the scene for injuries sustained prior to apprehension and was ultimately transported to a hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Ryan remains in the custody of the New York State Police and will be charged and arraigned when his medical condition permits.

Thomas’ apprehension concluded an intensive search that began following the discovery of Robert Ryan’s body on August 6. Investigators determined that Thomas Ryan did not reside with his father and had no other known current ties to the Greenville community at that time. Investigators further determined that Ryan had lived a transient lifestyle and had previously stayed at numerous shelters throughout New York City, Long Island, and northern New York.

The investigation has been led by the New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Troop F BCI was assisted throughout the investigation by personnel from New York State Police Troops G, B, K, L, and NYC, providing additional investigative, operational, and tactical support.

The New York State Police also received significant assistance from the City of Middletown Police Department, City of Port Jervis Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York State Intelligence Center, Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police, Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office, New York Police Department, New York State Park Police, Orange County Fire Investigation Unit, Orange County Department of Emergency Services, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police and Forest Rangers, Drug Enforcement Administration, and numerous additional law enforcement partners.

The New York State Police thank the members of the public who remained vigilant and provided information throughout this investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information regarding Thomas’ apprehension and criminal charges will be released when appropriate, per State Police.

New York State Police Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation Captain Brad Natalizio said,

“This investigation demonstrates what can be accomplished when the community and law enforcement work together toward a common goal. The information provided by alert members of the public, combined with the relentless efforts of our investigators, Troopers, and law enforcement partners across multiple jurisdictions, allowed us to locate Thomas Ryan and bring this search to a safe conclusion. I am extremely proud of the professionalism, coordination, and determination demonstrated by everyone involved, and we are grateful to the public for their vigilance and continued support.”

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