LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On Monday, August 14, at about 7:30 p.m., the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office was called to 641 DeBruce Road in Livingston Manor for a report of two people found dead in a residence. At the location deputies met the Livingston Manor Fire Department who cleared the building of any hazardous conditions. Sullivan County Coroner Elton Harris responded and pronounced dead at the scene Brian Sprague, 50 and Diane Sprague 60, who were both occupants of the residence.

Later the next day, deputies executed a search warrant at the residence in connection with the investigation.

An autopsy was performed on Tuesday and sheriff’s detectives are waiting for the results.

Additional assistance at the scene was provided by Livingston Manor EMS, Mobile Medic, New York State Police Uniformed, and State Police Forensic ID Unit. Sheriff Mike Schiff advised that this appears to be an isolated incident and that the public is not in danger. The investigation is continuing.