The city of Newburgh's police chief is retiring after 35 years in law enforcement.

The city announced the news on Thursday.

Chief Arnold "Butch" Amthor has spent his career in numerous law enforcement roles, including the Orange County Sheriff's Office, as well as a police officer in Montgomery, Cornwall, New Windsor, and Newburgh.

As chief, Amthor created the Police-Community Relations and Review Board, and hired the city's first crime analyst, which back in 2006, brought a 40% decrease in gun-related crimes.

Chief Amthor will remain in his post until he formally retires on April 7.