He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, both active duty and reserve, from 1983 to 2006. 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. 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. 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. Under the supervisor, there is also an appointment required for a crisis intervention manager, who would be a seasoned detective with mental health credentials. 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. The Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston, New York is where, in early 1777, American colonists met to ratify the New York Constitution. 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. The settlements grew into the village of Wiltwijck, which the English later named Kingston. 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. Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office report the arrest of a 36 year old man, of Esopus, 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. Some of the west and north of the county is in New York's 19th congressional district, represented by Republican Marc Molinaro. In New York, Ulster County is ranked 14th of 62 counties in Sheriff Departments per capita, and 14th of 62 counties . 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. For most of the 20th century, Ulster County voted for the Republican nominees for president. About Us Contact Us 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. Arceri then was transported to HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, where he was later pronounced dead. The median age was 38 years. Any unauthorized use of this information is forbidden and subject to criminal prosecution. (Dave Clegg took office in 2020) and sheriff (Juan Figueroa took office in 2019). Ulster Park, ). 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. The Stallions won the 2021 PGCBL Championship.[22]. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. 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 A former Marine and a former state police investigator, Figueroa, a registered Democrat, was elected sheriff in 2018 when he beat incumbent Sheriff Paul . On April 30, 2019, Democrat Patrick K. Ryan was elected in a special election by a margin of 74%-26%. 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. He said he would establish a positive, nonpolitical office with zero tolerance for racial or sexual harassment, or for favoritism. For Emergencies Only Dial 911 For Non-Emergencies (845) 338-3640. 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. DATE:March 1, 2023TO:ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES(This is a competitive class position.) Its a rot and it shows itself in that video, he said. Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. ULSTER COUNTY - Several police agencies are investigating numerous car larcenies that occurred in Ulster County during the overnight hours on October 26th and 27th. He violated the plea agreement. 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. NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center 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. 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. 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. 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. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 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 New York State Thruway (I-87) runs northsouth through the county, carrying traffic between New York City and Albany and its surroundings. In 1797, parts of Otsego and Ulster Counties were split off to create Delaware County.[A]. Figueroa, a registered Democrat, was unopposed in his bid for re-election. 265 talking about this. A Clintondale resident, Figueroa graduated from Wallkill High School in 1983. 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. The Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center, located in Kingston, New York, is a law enforcement agency that promotes public safety in Ulster County through public policing and the management of county jails and inmates. Ryan was narrowly reelected against New York Assembly member Colin Schmitt. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Shafer has a false perception of himself as the most patriotic because he wears law enforcement hats and has decals.. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or . (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa gives a victim impact statement for his deputy Benjamin in Clayton Shafer's, seated at left, sentencing Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2023. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroareturns to his seat, passing Clayton Shafer, after giving a victim impact statement for his deputy Benjamin in Clayton Shafer's sentencing Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2023. The Sheriff's Communications Center is a secure facility equipped with leading-edge technology, which provides immediate access to various federal, state and local law enforcement databases, and acts as the "hub" to the Sheriff's Mobile Data Computer (MDC) system. The Department is responsible for managing local court orders and judgments, including foreclosures, tax delinquencies, subpoenas, and repossessions. Any unauthorized use of this information is forbidden and subject to criminal prosecution. Organized criminal activity, especially that involving illegal weapons, presents the public and law enforcement with additional challenges and concerns, and . 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. [19] Of the members of the County Legislature, 16 are part of the Democratic Caucus (15 affiliated with the Democratic Party and 1 unaffiliated), and 7 are part of the Republican Caucus (all 7 are affiliated with the Republican Party). Along with the bank and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Civil Division, the contractors involved were identified and issued tickets. 1,002 Followers. To the right is Ulster County Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji. Though chilly, we always look forward to participating in this event.. Juan represents a brand of leadership that values fairness, compassion, respect, and the highest standards of professionalism at all levels. 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. Juan joined the US Marine Corps straight out of high school. 58 Following. 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 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. Teamwork is the only way to get things accomplished. Figueroa announced his plans to run for re-election in a p [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. Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. In 2004, John Kerry defeated George W. Bush, 54%43%; in 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain, 61%37%; in 2012, Obama defeated Mitt Romney, 60%37%; in 2016, Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump, 52%41%; and in 2020, Joe Biden defeated Trump, 60%39%. The Ulster County Sheriff released the body cam footage yesterday from the arrest of a 26-year-old Saugerties woman that led to claims of excessive force following a traffic stop in the town of Ulster.. Shana Shaw of Saugerties was arrested December 28 around 3:45 p.m. on the charges of resisting arrest, driving with a suspended license and marijuana possession. Suggest Listing 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 . A still from the body cam video. [15] In early 2019, Hein resigned to accept Governor Andrew Cuomo's appointment as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. We thank our In-Water Rescue team for sticking it out with us to ensure the safety of all the participants, the post said. 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. 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. Former Orleans band member John Hall served in the Ulster County legislature before moving to the 19th Congressional District to run for Congress. (Tania Barricklo/Daily . 11.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. For every 100 females, there were 99.10 males. The population density was 158 inhabitants per square mile (61/km2). Kingston, In 1800, portions of Albany and Ulster Counties were split off to create Greene County. According to the sheriff's . ). 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. Ulster County Sheriff Esopus, Town Justice Hardenburgh, Superintendent of Highways, 1 yr. term Hurley, Councilperson, 1 yr. term . Ulster County has also played a role in some significant moments in U.S. history. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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.. 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When part of the New Netherland colony, Dutch traders first called the area of present-day Ulster County "Esopus", a name borrowed for convenience from a locality on the opposite side of the Hudson. 2023 County Office. This department would oversee these areas for all county municipal law enforcement departments. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office is accredited by the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Council. (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. 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The chair of the legislature had a great deal of power and was accountable only to the voters of their district. 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. Sheriff's Offices are tasked with patrolling areas not within the jurisdiction of the local Police Department. There is 1 Sheriff Department per 36,025 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 224 square miles. 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. 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. The Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Wallkill Substation, located in Wallkill, New York, is a law enforcement agency that promotes public safety in Ulster County through public policing and the management of county jails and inmates. With a distinguished career as a veteran and five years in the corporate arena, Juan brings a broad perspective to law enforcement. 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. 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 . He and several others actually settled and began farming by June, 1653. Author: Jennifer Fuentes Created Date: 7/26/2022 8:41:15 AM . 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. The public safety always comes first - Sheriff's identification is restricted. 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. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. Below are contact numbers to our main station and sub-stations. 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. Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. 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: 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. Sheriff Juan J. Figueroa, Undersheriff Eric V. Benjamin. 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. Tweets. [16] Deputy County Executive Adele Reiter succeeded him as acting county executive until a special election was held in April 2019. A MessageFrom The Sheriff. 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. Van Blarcum stated: "I am very proud of the cooperation among all agencies involved in this operation. NY. Ulster County Sheriff, officers jump into, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Ulster County Sheriff, officers jump into Highland lake in Alzheimers Association Subzero Heroes fundraiser, Improvements in Montessori program at George Washington Elementary School in Kingston sought, Texas congressmans breaks with GOP could lead to censure, FBI investigates body in bags in Ellenville in connection with missing Brooklyn man caught in web of extortion, Joseph Karolys associate identified as fourth person in vehicle on the night David Mickey Myer was beaten and later died. Molinaro ran in the 19th district and narrowly defeated Democrat Josh Riley. For Emergencies Only Dial 911 For Non-Emergencies (845) 338-3640. The defendant faces a 20-year determinate (sentence), Rounds said. Democrat Jen Metzger, a former New York State Senator, defeated Republican Jim Quigley in the 2022 election to replace Ryan. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. PLEASE: We do not give away or sell uniform patches! 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. 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. There is 1 Sheriff Department per 36,025 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 224 square miles. (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. Media. Wallkill, The Ulster County Sheriff's Office shall maintain a correctional facility with the highest degree of security to ensure the safety of the citizens, staff and inmates. The defendant professes to be a patriot but his value system of true patriotism seems to mean nothing to him., Mr. [3] The county is named after the Irish province of Ulster. 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. A true patriot cares for and protects his neighbors and others and doesnt denigrate those who look different, Nneji said. It is situated along the Hudson River. ", Learn how and when to remove this template message, 80th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion New York Volunteer Sharpshooters, 20th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 25th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 132nd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 178th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, Timeline of town creation in the Hudson Valley, National Register of Historic Places listings in Ulster County, New York, "US Census 2020 Population Dataset Tables for New York", "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Ulster County, New York", "National Historic Landmarks Program Lake Mohonk Mountain House", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. The contractors, whose names were withheld by the . Figueroa also was a member of the state police from 1988 to 2013. The Walkway Over the Hudson, the world's longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge which spans the Hudson River, is connected within Ulster County trails.[20]. 284 Broadway 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. A husband and wife died while on a fishing trip after falling through thin ice in the region. 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. Grace. 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..
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