Guilty Plea In 2020 Newburgh Fatal Stabbing

GOSHEN, NY — A Newburgh city man admitted in court that he fatally stabbed another man in last year.

Tavares Stackhouse, 39, of the city of Newburgh, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court June 29 to first-degree manslaughter.

He faces up to 21 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision when he is sentenced Sept. 7, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said.

Stackhouse admitted that he stabbed 29-year-old Felipe Hernandez, also of Newburgh, the Daily Freeman reported.

Prosecutors said, on the afternoon of June 27, 2020, Stackhouse had a brief altercation involving Hernandez and another person.

Stackhouse followed Hernandez to the entrance of the City of Newburgh Aquatic Center at the corner of Route 9W and Washington Street.

There, Stackhouse stabbed Hernandez numerous times, causing his death.

Several people tried life-saving measures on Hernandez, but they were not successful.

Hoovler said senseless violence on our streets cannot be tolerated and his office will hold those accountable who commit acts of violence.

"As a result of this plea, the defendant will receive some measure of punishment that he deserves, the victim will receive some measure of justice for his death, and society will be sent the assurance that violent actions will not be condoned," he said.

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