(Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa gives a victim impact statement for his deputy Robert Benjamin in Clayton Shafer's sentencing Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2023. In New York, Ulster County is ranked 14th of 62 counties in Sheriff Departments per capita, and 14th of 62 counties in Sheriff Departments per square mile. There were 77,656 housing units at an average density of 69 per squaremile (27/km2). Perform a free Ulster County, NY public police records search, including police reports, logs, notes, blotters, bookings, and mugshots. Shafer also thanked Benjamin for not shooting him during the standoff, during which Shafer pointed an AR-15 at Benjamin and pulled the trigger twice. The local Lenape indigenous people called themselves Waranawanka, but soon came to be known to the Dutch as the "Esopus Indians" because they were encountered around the settlement known as Esopus. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer is led into the courtroom Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, who won a second 4-year-term to the post, talks to Jen Metzger, who won the Ulster County Executive race, at the Best Western in Kingston on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. 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NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Esopus Substation FROM:Michael Iapoce, Commissioner of Social Services1061 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401 JOB VACANCY:Early Intervention Coordinator / Provisional / Full-Time / BenefitedLOCATION:Ulster PlazaSALARY:$32.44 / hour (Grade 15)FILL DATE:March 22, 2023 (When such a vacancy The member assigned in the center answers phone calls made to the Sheriff's emergency 7-digit phone number (845-338-3640), operates multiple radio channels, performs computer operations on several law enforcement computer database systems, and a myriad of communications related tasks. (Ulster County . Figueroa, a registered Democrat, was unopposed in his bid for re-election. Ulster Park, ULSTER COUNTY - Several police agencies are investigating numerous car larcenies that occurred in Ulster County during the overnight hours on October 26th and 27th. Tweets & replies. Clearly this was Metzger's moment. In a statement read to the court by Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Benjamin said he didnt have to work on Feb. 9, 2021, but chose to because he is dedicated to helping others. [A], In 1809, Sullivan County was split off from Ulster County.[A]. According to the sheriff's . An investigation led to the arrest of his son, John J. Arceri, 28, of Kingston, who was located by sheriff's deputies walking along Route 32 in the area of Grove Street. In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston. After Shafers weapon goes off, Shafer raises his gun again, drops it back to his side, and then turns and walks deeper into his property before he is arrested. The Criminal Justice Reform Task Force will be voting on the finalization of a report they have been working on to implement further criminal justice reform measures within the county beyond those mandated by Executive Order 203. 284 Broadway Van Blarcum stated: "I am very proud of the cooperation among all agencies involved in this operation. Deputies and officers located the unresponsive man, later identified as Ram D. Arceri, 51, of Rosendale. Copyright 2016 Ulster County Sheriffs Office. Juan trained with the DEA at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York on high intensity drug trafficking (HIDTA). NY. State Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, Steven Kelley, the president and CEO of Ellenville Hospital, and Esopus Councilwoman Evelyn Clarke take part in the kick-off event. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji, right, speaks before Judge Bryan Rounds in court Thursday, Jan.12, 2023 in the Clayton Shafer sentencing. The public safety always comes first - Sheriff's identification is restricted. But to probation officers, Shafer denied aiming his weapon at Benjamin and said Benjamin was inexperienced and over-reacted. He also told the probation officer theyre just trying to hang me cause its the undersheriffs son.. Copyright 2016 Ulster County Sheriffs Office. 22 Main Street All Rights Reserved. He and several others actually settled and began farming by June, 1653. The county's racial makeup, as of 2008, was 83.2% white, 6.50% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.15% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji said the District Attorneys Office also rejected Shafers claim of acting out of patriotism. To the right is Ulster County Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji. In order for us to improve in all these areas, especially CIT and our Internal Affairs and increasing the transparency and having any type of bias in the decision making in the outcomes of anything, this Professional Standards Division would be separate from the Criminal Division and the Corrections Division and would operate as its own separate division, maintaining the standards and integrity of the Ulster County Sheriffs Office, said Sciutto. County run recreation areas include the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz and the Ulster Landing Park in Saugerties. The Department is responsible for managing local court orders and judgments, including foreclosures, tax delinquencies, subpoenas, and repossessions. The Ulster County Sheriff's Communications Center located within the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center (UCLEC) is the center for Sheriff's law enforcement operations. In 1652, Thomas Chambers, a freeholder from the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, purchased land at Esopus. He also said he would work closely with county health and treatment agencies to reach people asking for help with their addiction, and with the county Legislature to promote effective methods to combat the epidemic. Any unauthorized use of this information is forbidden and subject to criminal prosecution. KINGSTON - The Ulster County Sheriff has petitioned for the creation of a new department within the office that would include the appointment of two new positions and oversee multiple . .mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%;margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns li{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-alpha{list-style-type:upper-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-upper-roman{list-style-type:upper-roman}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-alpha{list-style-type:lower-alpha}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-greek{list-style-type:lower-greek}.mw-parser-output .reflist-lower-roman{list-style-type:lower-roman}. Figueroa announced his plans to run for re-election in a p 7201 New York 28 According to the sheriff's office, a 911 call for an unresponsive man at a residence on Springtown Road in the town of Rosendale was received at about 1:50 p.m. Friday. Former lawyer from Hopewell Junction accused of felony grand larceny, Gunk Haus restaurant in Highland to operate while on the market, Police say 84-year-old Nanuet man killed in two-car New City crash, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sarahana Shrestha took the race for the 103rd district of the State Senate. Republicans regularly got over 60% of the vote, the high point coming when Dwight D. Eisenhower won 76% in 1956. This information is made available to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety. Our sole purpose is not to make arrests, but to assure the safety of our community, Benjamin said in his statement, adding that shortly prior to the showdown with Shafer he had completed a training course on de-escalating situations. Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Accord Substation A patriot means a total buy-in to our constitutional system, he said. He believes in upholding the law while working with the community and applying proactive, innovative, and sensible approaches to the countys most pressing issues, such as the opioid epidemic. During his 25-year term with the State Police, he assumed key leadership roles initially as a Police Academy Instructor and Field Training Officer, then as an Investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for 19 years. There is 1 Sheriff Department per 36,025 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 224 square miles. A registered Democrat, Figueroa is a Clintondale resident and 1983 graduate of Wallkill High School. Much of it is within the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. No one owns that flag, Rounds said pointing to the American flag behind him, and no one owns the right to say, Im a police supporter because Ive got a sticker on my car or a hat that kind of thinking is a rot. Juan represents a brand of leadership that values fairness, compassion, respect, and the highest standards of professionalism at all levels. [14] Metzger took office in 2023. There are 5 Sheriff Departments in Ulster County, New York, serving a population of 180,129 people in an area of 1,124 square miles. Arceri then was transported to HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, where he was later pronounced dead. NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center Contentious traffic stop leads Ulster County sheriff to order training for all deputies. Juan became a trooper with the New York State Police in 1988, patrolling roads in Ulster County. To register to attend the virtual event, go to https://bit.ly/3qX0jhz. 210 were here. The per capita income for the county was $20,846. He said he would establish a positive, nonpolitical office with zero tolerance for racial or sexual harassment, or for favoritism. In 1683, the Duke of York created 12 counties in his province, one of which was Ulster County, named after Prince James, Duke of York (later King James II of England) whose subsidiary titles included Earl of Ulster. Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office shall maintain a . Juan became a trooper with the New York State Police in 1988, patrolling roads in Ulster County. It had no U.S. representative after Antonio Delgado resigned on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. The sheriff's office did not say what the motive was for the murder of the elder Arceri. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or . The member assigned in the center answers phone calls made to the Sheriff's emergency 7-digit phone number (845-338-3640), operates multiple radio channels, performs computer . In his upcoming term, Figueroa has said, he will continue work to implement the AVERT (Anti-Violence Effort Response Team) program which aims to help stem youth violence through more gun buyback programs and by offering more mental health services, GED classes, and job training programs. The center also receives and dispatches calls for the police departments of the towns of Rosendale, Shawangunk, Shandaken, Plattekill, Olive and Ellenville. According to the press release, Figueroa will talk about the successes his office has to date making the county stronger, safer and more united, and will detail his plans for the future during Thursdays campaign kick-off. All Rights Reserved. The settlements grew into the village of Wiltwijck, which the English later named Kingston. KINGSTON, N.Y. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office Opioid Response as County Law Enforcement (ORACLE) initiative has received national recognition for its effort at treating substance abuse The Ulster County sheriff said his deputies "could have done better" in handling a traffic stop that caused a complaint, an internal affairs investigation and additional training for all . ROSENDALE - A violent domestic incident on Friday ended with a father dead and his son charged with his murder, the Ulster County Sheriff's office said Saturday. Ulster County Emergency Response Team (U.C.E.R.T. There is 1 Sheriff Department per 36,025 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 224 square miles. Figueroa has said he is in the midst of implementing an employee assistance program and the Helping Every Responder Overcome (HERO-R) Resilience project to help officers in his department deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. For a long time, Ulster County had a county-scale version of a council-manager government, with the county legislature hiring a county administrator to handle executive functions. There were also 443 write-in votes. Juan worked on several cases involving drug cartels. Juan Figueroa has always been moved by a sense of service to people in his community and country. Figueroa announced his plans to run for re-election in a press release detailing plans for a virtual event next Thursday at which he will officially launch his re-election campaign. Ulster County Sheriff Paul J. (Dave Clegg took office in 2020) and sheriff (Juan Figueroa took office in 2019). As of the 2020 census the population of Ulster County is 181,851. He served in the Marines, both active duty and reserves, from 1983 to 2006, and he was a member of the state police from 1994 to 2013. [4], According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 1,161 square miles (3,010km2), of which 1,124 square miles (2,910km2) is land and 37 square miles (96km2) (3.1%) is water.[5]. A MessageFrom The Sheriff. Along with the bank and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Civil Division, the contractors involved were identified and issued tickets. He was arraigned in the Town of Esopus Justice Court and was sent without bail to the Ulster County Jail, pending further court action. Tweets. For most of the 20th century, Ulster County voted for the Republican nominees for president. Sheriff's Departments in Ulster County, NY are law enforcement agencies responsible for the management of Ulster County jails and inmates and promoting public peace and safety through policing. Figueroa, 57, a former state police investigator and U.S. Marine, was elected sheriff in 2018 when he beat incumbent Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum by a tally of 42,445 to 36,078. Shafer, 54, was charged in a six-count indictment with first-degree attempted murder of a police officer, second-degree attempted murder, attempted aggravated assault of a police officer, attempted assault, and menacing a police officer. Legislative authority is vested in the County Legislature, which consists of 23 members elected from individual districts, as directed by a county charter reapportionment mandate starting in late 2010. The median age was 38 years. The Ulster County Police Records Search (New York) links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to Ulster County public records. Some of the west and north of the county is in New York's 19th congressional district, represented by Republican Marc Molinaro. During the American Civil War, volunteers were recruited from the county and formed the majority of the following regiments: Other regiments with at least one company from the county included: The Lake Mohonk Mountain House on Shawangunk Ridge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. There were 67,499 households, of which 30.70% had children under age 18 living with them, 49.20% were married couples living together, 10.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.50% were non-families. All Rights Reserved. Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. With 151 of 164 election districts reporting, Democratic candidate for County Executive Jen Metzger held a commanding 41,153-31,915 lead over Ulster Town Supervisor, Republican James E. Quigley III. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. Why am I being asked to sentence him to eight years in prison? Juan joined the US Marine Corps straight out of high school. This department would oversee these areas for all county municipal law enforcement departments. Law enforcement officials became aware when the couple's daughter called the police that day from New York City expressing concern that she . The creation of this division would require the appointment of a professional standards division supervisor, which is being suggested as a non-civil service position for an individual retired from a law enforcement, or a legal position. Ulster County is in southeastern New York State, south of Albany, immediately west of the Hudson River. The defendant was charged with the misdemeanors of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and. (845) 338-3640 (dispatcher)(845) 331-2810 (administration), (845) 340-3718 (patrol)sheriff[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us, 491 Cottekill Rd Hasbrouck Hall Room 131 Stone Ridge, NY 12484, 146 MountPleasant RdMount Tremper, NY 12457. [21], Also since 2015, the Saugerties Stallions, a collegiate summer baseball league team that plays in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), have been based in Saugerties and play their home games at Cantine Field. Wallkill, The defendant professes to be a patriot but his value system of true patriotism seems to mean nothing to him., Mr. Ulster County has Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Mohonk Preserve, Sundown State Park, VerNooykill State Forest, Witches Hole State Forest, and Shawangunk Ridge State Forest. The County is home to many outdoor landscapes, including the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River, Minnewaska State Park, Catskill Park, Shawangunk Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. On April 30, 2019, Democrat Patrick K. Ryan was elected in a special election by a margin of 74%-26%. Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Accord Substation, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Esopus Substation, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Shandaken Substation, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Wallkill Substation, Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center, Ulster County jail records and inmate lookups, Ulster County, New York crime reports and Sheriff blotter. The only countywide elected officials were the county clerk (Nina Postupack has served since 2006), district attorney (Dave Clegg took office in 2020) and sheriff (Juan Figueroa took office in 2019). 23.50% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.70% was from age 18 to 24, 29.70% was from age 25 to 44, 24.70% was from age 45 to 64, and 13.30% was age 65 or older. In the early 1990s he was in charge of deploying over 150 Marines and support requirements during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Ulster County Emergency Response Team (U.C.E.R.T. Though chilly, we always look forward to participating in this event.. He violated the plea agreement. In 2006, voters approved the first-ever county charter, changing to an elected executive branch. NY 55, NY 52, and NY 28 are all major east-west highways that run through the county, and US 209, US 9W, and NY 32 are major north-south highways. ROSENDALE - A violent domestic incident on Friday ended with a father dead and his son charged with his murder, the Ulster County Sheriff's office said Saturday. You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer reads a letter of apology before Judge Bryan Rounds in court Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. NY Connects is your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability. There are 5 Sheriff Departments in Ulster County, New York, serving a population of 180,129 people in an area of 1,124 square miles. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. In New York, Ulster County is ranked 14th of 62 counties in Sheriff Departments per capita, and 14th of 62 counties . By Ben Nandy Ulster County. Ulster County sheriff's deputies said they were initially alerted to the suspect, Terry J. Weber, after a 911 call reported a disturbance at his home on Nov. 11, 2022. Deputies and officers performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-saving procedures on Arceri at the scene. All rights reserved. an Ulster County Sheriffs Office Facebook post. The population density was 158 inhabitants per square mile (61/km2). Sheriff's Offices are tasked with patrolling areas not within the jurisdiction of the local Police Department. Figueroa was joined by Sgt. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer listens as Judge Bryan Rounds speaks in court Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Ulster County has continued to be a popular vacation destination for many decades. The incident took place in Sullivan County around 8:15 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27 in the hamlet of Loch Sheldrake. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or areas not covered by . At his current position at a Fortune 500 company, Juan is responsible for planning facility security, asset protection, research, and internal investigations in the Northeast region. Below are contact numbers to our main station and sub-stations. Print. About Us Contact Us Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record, Poughkeepsie Journal and The Journal News/lohud. The defendant faces a 20-year determinate (sentence), Rounds said. Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. The county's median household income was $42,551, and the median family income was $51,708. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, both active duty and reserve, from 1983 to 2006. A true patriot cares for and protects his neighbors and others and doesnt denigrate those who look different, Nneji said. During an Ulster County Criminal Justice Reform Task Force meeting Wednesday evening, Lt. Joseph Sciutto outlined the sheriffs intentions for the creation of a Professional Standards Division. 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KINGSTON, N.Y. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa is seeking a second four-year term as the countys top law enforcement officer. Of it's great territory it has given in the formation of Delaware in 1797, part of Greene in 1800, Sullivan in 1809, and a piece to Orange in the same year. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. Since 2016, Kingston Stockade FC, a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), has been based in Kingston and plays its home matches at Dietz Stadium. Serving New Yorks Hudson Valley and Catskill for over 23 Years, Were the news source where other reporters get their news, Newsroom:news@midhudsonnews.comnews@statewidenews.com, 924 Homestead AvenueMaybrook, NY 12543Tel:929-607-3088, Copyright 2023 NY Newswire LLC| All rights reserved. Ulster County Sheriff's Academy Address: 380 Boulevard Kingston, NY 12401 Contact: Sgt. The contractors, whose names were withheld by the . According to the non-profitswebsite, the event had risen more than $68,300 as of Sunday, Feb. 26. Juan also was part of investigations relating to economic crime, corruption, racketeering, extortion, and identity and vehicle theft. 265 talking about this. During that time, as Chief Warrant Officer, he held primary responsibilities in aviation logistics support, budget, training, deployment, and base facilities abroad. Ulster County Sheriff's Employees Association (UCSEA) official Facebook page. Suggest Listing KINGSTON, N.Y. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa is seeking a second four-year term as the county's top law enforcement officer. With a distinguished career as a veteran and five years in the corporate arena, Juan brings a broad perspective to law enforcement. The county's racial makeup, as of 2020, was 75.16% white, 5.8% black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races or from two or more races. Figueroas campaign launch was originally scheduled to be in-person, but he opted to make it a virtual launch because out of concern for public safety due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases. Rounds noted too, that as part of the plea bargain, Shafer agreed to answer questions by the Probation Department honestly and that his answers would be in keeping with what he admitted to under oath. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Defense attorney Joe O'Connor leaves court Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, after his client Clayton Shafer was sentenced. The official records of Ulster County were removed to safety to a stone house in Kerhonkson when it became evident that the British would burn Kingston. KINGSTON, N.Y. A Shokan man who tried to fire his AR-15 at Deputy Sheriff Robert Benjamin was sentenced Thursday to eight years in state prison one more year than the mandatory minimum sentence during a lengthy proceeding before Ulster County Judge Bryan Rounds that included a statement from Benjamin and a blistering indictment by Rounds on the hyperpolitical climate that he said helped create the atmosphere that led Shafer to believe he was justified in his actions. Its a rot and it shows itself in that video, he said. The Sam's Point section of Minnewaska includes rare dwarf pine trees and Verkeerder Kill falls. Figueroa also was a member of the state police from 1988 to 2013. There was some concern raised by Task Force Chairwoman Legislator Eve Walter that this supervisor position would be involved in the same union as law enforcement personnel they would be investigating; however, Lt. Sciutto said that separation in that regard will be a main component of the position and division in general. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Accord, Allen Rowe Phone: (845) 334-8193 Fax: (845) 338-3645 Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy Address: Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY 12534 Contact: Deputy Heath C. Benansky Phone: (518) 828-3344 Fax: During his 25-year term with the State Police, he assumed key leadership roles initially as a Police Academy Instructor and Field Training Officer, then as an Investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for 19 years.