Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. It had no U.S. representative after Antonio Delgado resigned on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York. Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center Accord, To the right is Ulster County Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji. Sheriff's deputies, town of Rosendale and state police and Mobile Life Support Services all responded to the residence. 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. 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. About Us Contact Us 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. 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. The Democratic nominee won only in 1912, when Theodore Roosevelt and his Progressive Party split the Republican vote and gave a plurality to Woodrow Wilson, and in 1964, when Lyndon B. Johnson won every county in New York and carried Ulster County by 19.8 percentage points. Copyright 2016 Ulster County Sheriffs Office. 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. The defendant was charged with the misdemeanors of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. Husband, Wife Die After Falling Through Ice In Sullivan County | Ulster Of all households, 27.90% were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 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Below are contact numbers to our main station and sub-stations. 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. [17] He was sworn in as Ulster County's second County Executive on June 7, 2019.[18]. 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. 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. [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]. Ulster County sheriff: Incumbent Juan Figueroa wins second four-year NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Wallkill Substation The center also receives and dispatches calls for the police departments of the towns of Rosendale, Shawangunk, Shandaken, Plattekill, Olive and Ellenville. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa announced his bid for a second four-year term Thursday and made it clear that growing up in the Town of Plattekill had a lot to do with his career path. There is 1 Sheriff Department per 36,025 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 224 square miles. 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. In New York, Ulster County is ranked 14th of 62 counties in Sheriff Departments per capita, and 14th of 62 counties . In an emotional statement to the court, Shafer said he was deeply sorry for his actions on Feb. 9, 2021, chalking his behavior up to an alcohol addiction he said was fueled by years of physical, emotional and verbal abuse he suffered as a child that he said left him emotionally disconnected and alone. Since being in jail, Shafer said he started attending Alcoholics Anonymous and therapy to understand and process his past and emotions in a healthy manner.. 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 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. Site built by Systemagic, Museum at Bethel Woods voted top music museum, Local officials oppose Governor Hochuls cuts to veterans programs, Congressman Ryan demands CSX adopt safety standards to prevent disaster in Hudson Valley, Dutchess County releases funding for youth programming, Lawmakers propose bill to ban the release of radioactive waste into waterways. 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. 58 Following. Ulster County contains a large part of Catskill Park and the Catskill Forest Preserve. Van Blarcum stated: "I am very proud of the cooperation among all agencies involved in this operation. 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Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji said the District Attorneys Office also rejected Shafers claim of acting out of patriotism. Juan Figueroa has always been moved by a sense of service to people in his community and country. In 1797, parts of Otsego and Ulster Counties were split off to create Delaware County.[A]. This department would oversee these areas for all county municipal law enforcement departments. Juan joined the US Marine Corps straight out of high school. (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. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office shall maintain a . Rounds said in exchange for an eight-year prison sentence, Shafer admitted in court under oath that he intended to cause serious physical harm to Benjamin. Two years later, Michael P. Hein, the last appointed county administrator, became Ulster's first elected county executive. ULSTER COUNTY - Several police agencies are investigating numerous car larcenies that occurred in Ulster County during the overnight hours on October 26th and 27th. Or feel free to use our web form below. 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. Sarahana Shrestha took the race for the 103rd district of the State Senate. Northern District of New York | More Than 30 Indicted in Operation Ulster County Sheriff Esopus, Town Justice Hardenburgh, Superintendent of Highways, 1 yr. term Hurley, Councilperson, 1 yr. term . Nneji said that despite Shafers seeming violation of the plea agreement, he was not asking for a hearing to determine whether the brokered deal should be vacated because it was a deal Benjamin wanted. In 1652, Thomas Chambers, a freeholder from the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, purchased land at Esopus. For Emergencies Only Dial 911 For Non-Emergencies (845) 338-3640. For most of the 20th century, Ulster County voted for the Republican nominees for president. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer is led into the Ulster County Courtroom in Kingston on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, New York is where, in early 1777, American colonists met to ratify the New York Constitution. On September 9, Ryan stepped down as county executive, and Johanna Contreras was sworn in as an acting county executive. The county's median household income was $42,551, and the median family income was $51,708. Without this training, I do not know what the outcome would have been, he said. Figueroa announced his plans to run for re-election in a p 7201 New York 28 Im on your side, telling Benjamin I didnt want to shoot you, I swear to God, and at other points yelling at police youre the guilty one, youre the guilty one, you guys are f-ing retarded and telling police if anyone comes on my property Im going to fing shoot them.. Democrat Jen Metzger, a former New York State Senator, defeated Republican Jim Quigley in the 2022 election to replace Ryan. Tweets & replies. 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. 22 Main Street ). 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. Figueroa also said he would strive to build bridges between law enforcement and the public by partnering with government agencies, community organizations, faith-based programs, families and youths to promote mutual respect and understanding and said members of the Sheriffs Office would meet with residents in public forums, regular interactions and through outreach. Figueroa was first elected Ulster County sheriff in 2018 when he defeated former Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum, a Democrat who ran for re-election on the Republican line after losing a Democratic primary to Figueroa. Ulster County is in southeastern New York State, south of Albany, immediately west of the Hudson River. Home | Ulster County Ulster sheriff proposes new division in department Stationed in Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, he took back with him important lessons in life: the importance of racial diversity and respect, regardless of personal differences. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or . In 1992, 1996, and 2000, the party won a plurality, due to strong showings from third parties. Are we pretending it just doesnt matter?, Rounds also delivered a sharp rebuke to those he called armchair warriors, who have offered opinions about this or other cases without knowing the facts. 265 talking about this. A MessageFrom The Sheriff. [13] Ryan ran in the 18th congressional district in the 2022 general election after redistricting put most of Ulster County in that district. Ulster County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Juan J. Figueroa, Jr. Undersheriff Eric V. Benjamin. 90.3% spoke English, 4.5% Spanish, 1.2% Italian, and 1.0% German as their first language. HIGHLAND, N.Y. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, along with members of the Ulster County Sheriffs Office, dove into the frigid waters of Berean Lake during the Alzheimers Association Subzero Heroes fundraiser on Saturday. The per capita income for the county was $20,846. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. an Ulster County Sheriffs Office Facebook post. Copyright NY Sheriffs Association All rights reserved. [15] In early 2019, Hein resigned to accept Governor Andrew Cuomo's appointment as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. He was arraigned in the Town of Esopus Justice Court and was sent without bail to the Ulster County Jail, pending further court action. Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. Its boundaries at that time included the present Sullivan County and parts of the present Delaware, Orange, and Greene Counties.[A]. Much of it is within the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. 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. 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. 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. 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 Sheriff's Academy Address: 380 Boulevard Kingston, NY 12401 Contact: Sgt. The sheriff's office did not say what the motive was for the murder of the elder Arceri. 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. (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.Shafer is seated to left with his attorney Joseph O'Connor. We thank our In-Water Rescue team for sticking it out with us to ensure the safety of all the participants, the post said. Ulster County has Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Mohonk Preserve, Sundown State Park, VerNooykill State Forest, Witches Hole State Forest, and Shawangunk Ridge State Forest. 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. 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. 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. In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston. Figueroa called Benjamin, who was 23 at the time of the incident, a hero., To Shafer, Figueroa said: We all make mistakes. He said everyone hes spoken to about Shafer indicated he was a good person and urged him to use his life after prison to help others., Clayton Shafer is led out of the courtroom Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 after receiving his sentencing of 8 years in prisonaggravates attempted assault of a police officer. Public transportation in Ulster County is provided by Trailways of New York to and from New York City and Albany, and along Routes 28 and 32, by Ulster County Area Transit on major state and U.S. road corridors in the county, and by Kingston Citibus in Kingston. KINGSTON, N.Y. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa is seeking a second four-year term as the countys top law enforcement officer. 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. The population density was 158 inhabitants per square mile (61/km2). Ulster County Sheriff's Employees Association | Kingston NY - Facebook All told, the number of votes cast for sheriff amounted to 50,939, well short of the total 76,626 cast countywide. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa running for re-election Media. 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 . Terms and Conditions. The son of Puerto Rican parents who immigrated to New York, Juan grew up in the Bronx with three of his siblings before the family moved to Plattekill, a hamlet upstate. (Ulster County . On April 30, 2019, Democrat Patrick K. Ryan was elected in a special election by a margin of 74%-26%. 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. 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. Along with the bank and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Civil Division, the contractors involved were identified and issued tickets. It is the mission of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office to serve the public by enhancing our partnership with the community, and in so doing, protect life and property, prevent crime, solve problems and foster good will through courtesy and professionalism. 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He said he would establish a positive, nonpolitical office with zero tolerance for racial or sexual harassment, or for favoritism. 3063 New York 208 After many years of public service, he remains bound by an unwavering sense of duty and deep commitment to the community. Ulster Park, Sheriff's Offices are tasked with patrolling areas not within the jurisdiction of the local Police Department. 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The Ulster County Fair has been held in New Paltz for many years and is promoted as "The Best Six Days of Summer". 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 . 2023 County Office. Shafer has a false perception of himself as the most patriotic because he wears law enforcement hats and has decals.. 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 areas regarding criminal justice reform for all law enforcement in the county. Collin Reynolds, UIster County Deputy Sheriffs PBA President Sean Becker and Ulster County Sheriffs Employees Association Vice President DJ Koeppen, according to an Ulster County Sheriffs Office Facebook post. The county's highest point is Slide Mountain, at approximately 4,180 feet (1,270m) above sea level. 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. 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PUBLISHED 6:00 PM ET Aug. 09, 2021. Arceri then was transported to HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, where he was later pronounced dead. 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. Former Orleans band member John Hall served in the Ulster County legislature before moving to the 19th Congressional District to run for Congress. Ulster County Emergency Response Team (U.C.E.R.T. According to the non-profitswebsite, the event had risen more than $68,300 as of Sunday, Feb. 26. There were also 443 write-in votes. The Department is responsible for managing local court orders and judgments, including foreclosures, tax delinquencies, subpoenas, and repossessions. Sheriff's office charges son with killing his father in Ulster County A Clintondale resident, Figueroa graduated from Wallkill High School in 1983. Ulster County Sheriff's Employees Association (UCSEA) official Facebook page. Juan trained with the DEA at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York on high intensity drug trafficking (HIDTA). Throughout the encounter, Benjamin can be heard urging Shafer to lower the weapon, saying Im backing up brother, drop the gun, drop the gun, brother, listen to me you dont want to do this., I truly want to apologize to Deputy Benjamin, Shafer said in court, adding it took a lot of courage not to shoot me., Rounds, though, said he had a difficult time believing Shafers remorse, pointing out inconsistencies in his statements in court when he pleaded guilty and those he made to a probation officer preparing a pre-sentence report for the court. Prior to his 2018 election, Figueroa outlined a series of initiatives he said he would undertake if elected, including taking a comprehensive approach to the opioid issue that would promote education, prevention and treatment. At another point in that video, he called on like-minded patriots to join him, saying: We can get through this bulls and bury these liberal scumbags., During his arrest, Shafer can be heard asking police, why are you doing this to me? Juan became a trooper with the New York State Police in 1988, patrolling roads in Ulster County.