Police: State worker arrested for providing marijuana to youth housed at Goshen juvenile detention center

They say the Monticello man introduced marijuana and other drug paraphernalia into the facility.

Blaise Gomez

Jan 8, 2025, 5:47 PM

Updated 15 hr ago

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A state worker at a juvenile detention center in Goshen has been arrested for allegedly providing marijuana to a youth housed there.
State police say Goshen Secure youth support specialist 33-year-old Joshua Rivera was arrested Monday on prison contraband charges.
They say the Monticello man introduced marijuana and other drug paraphernalia into the facility.
Rivera was issued an appearance ticket to appear in town of Goshen court in March.
The Office of Children and Family Services overseas the facility. News 12 reached out to them for comment but hasn't heard back.