News12 New York
N12 Originals
Numbers & Links
Local
Crime
Weather
Politics
Toll of Commuting
FIFA World Cup

Former Newburgh Free Academy varsity athlete charged with attempted murder, stabbing 

Daquan Cueto, 21, is accused of shooting at a person in the area of Broadway and Chambers Street on Feb. 13, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

Blaise Gomez

May 10, 2023, 7:33 AM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

A former Newburgh Free Academy varsity football and lacrosse player is facing charges of attempted murder and assault in two separate 2023 incidents.

Daquan Cueto, 21, is accused of shooting at a person in the area of Broadway and Chambers Street on Feb. 13, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

Cueto is also accused of stabbing a person at the Newburgh waterfront June 11.

He also faces weapons charges. He was indicted and arrested on April 24.

According to published online reports, Cueto was a senior and varsity athlete at Newburgh Free Academy in 2020.   

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices