[16] Deputy County Executive Adele Reiter succeeded him as acting county executive until a special election was held in April 2019. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. The Ulster County Fair has been held in New Paltz for many years and is promoted as "The Best Six Days of Summer". [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. (The center's coverage of Ellenville PD is during the midnight shift, from midnight to 8:00 a.m.), Vincent V. Altieri, Captain of Police Services, Evelyn Mallard, Corrections Superintendent, Jarrid Blades, Chief Civil Administrator, School Resource Officer (Rondout Valley Central School District). 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%. KINGSTON, N.Y. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa is seeking a second four-year term as the county's top law enforcement officer. 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 . 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. 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. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer, left, talks with his attorney Joseph O'Connor during his sentencing Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at the Ulster County Courthouse. Teamwork is the only way to get things accomplished. 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 was charged with the misdemeanors of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and. 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. This information is made available to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety. A registered Democrat, Figueroa is a Clintondale resident and 1983 graduate of Wallkill High School. A still from the body cam video. Ulster County Sheriff Paul J. In 2006, voters approved the first-ever county charter, changing to an elected executive branch. 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. 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. In our work to keep our communities safe through our training and accreditation programs, legislative advocacy, Operation Safe Child and Yellow Dot. Ulster Park, Republicans regularly got over 60% of the vote, the high point coming when Dwight D. Eisenhower won 76% in 1956. He said before you talk about what you would have done, sign up to be a police officer, then have an AR-15 pointed at you and have the trigger pulled and know the only reason youre going home to your loved ones is grace. 58 Following. John Arceri was charged with second-degree murder, a felony. He was arraigned in the Town of Esopus Justice Court and was sent without bail to the Ulster County Jail, pending further court action. Figueroa was joined by Sgt. 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. 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. Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com or on Twitter @mikerandall845. 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. Ryan was narrowly reelected against New York Assembly member Colin Schmitt. 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. Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office report the arrest of a 36 year old man, of Esopus, NY. 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. Juan joined the US Marine Corps straight out of high school. 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. Kingston, To the right is Ulster County Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji. With all of the countys164 election districts reporting, the sheriff had secured 50,496 votes, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday. Two years later, Michael P. Hein, the last appointed county administrator, became Ulster's first elected county executive. 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. 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. The former Delaware and Hudson Canal brought Pennsylvania coal to Kingston on the Hudson. To register to attend the virtual event, go to https://bit.ly/3qX0jhz. (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. Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, both active duty and reserve, from 1983 to 2006. He is HR-218 Certified, a Licensed Notary Public, and is bilingual. Tweets & replies. Coordinates: 4153N 7416W / 41.89N 74.26W / 41.89; -74.26, United States presidential election results for Ulster County, New York, "The county is one of the original divisions of the State, erected November 1, 1683. NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Shandaken Substation Copyright 2016 Ulster County Sheriffs Office. He also professed his love for former President Donald Trump and made threats toward President Joe Biden, stating at one point that he needed to do something to protect the country from Biden, and that he could hit someone in the head from 3,000 yards. 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. 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. In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston. [13] Ryan ran in the 18th congressional district in the 2022 general election after redistricting put most of Ulster County in that district. [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). NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center The New York State Thruway (I-87) runs northsouth through the county, carrying traffic between New York City and Albany and its surroundings. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer reads a letter of apology before Judge Bryan Rounds in court Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. 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. Copyright 2016 Ulster County Sheriffs Office. Privacy Policy You may not use this site for the purposes of furnishing consumer reports about search subjects or for any use prohibited by the FCRA. 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 . This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. 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. 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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 . The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. ", 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. ). All Rights Reserved. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males. Grace. Sarahana Shrestha took the race for the 103rd district of the State Senate. Figueroa, a registered Democrat, was unopposed in his bid for re-election. 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.. The County also includes more than 40 miles (64km) of rail trails along the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and O&W Rail Trail. 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 . Sheriff's deputies, town of Rosendale and state police and Mobile Life Support Services all responded to the residence. Investigations during his term resulted in the seizure of over $60 million in cash, 400+ kilos of drugs, and the arrest of key figures in the drug trade. Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Accord Substation ULSTER COUNTY - Several police agencies are investigating numerous car larcenies that occurred in Ulster County during the overnight hours on October 26th and 27th. This information is made available to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety. Males had a median income of $36,808 versus $27,086 for females. Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji said the District Attorneys Office also rejected Shafers claim of acting out of patriotism. Figueroa also was a member of the state police from 1988 to 2013. Ulster County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Juan J. Figueroa, Jr. Undersheriff Eric V. Benjamin. It is situated along the Hudson River. [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]. After many years of public service, he remains bound by an unwavering sense of duty and deep commitment to the community. 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. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office is accredited by the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Council. Copyright NY Sheriffs Association All rights reserved. (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. There were also 443 write-in votes. PUBLISHED 6:00 PM ET Aug. 09, 2021. 2023 www.recordonline.com. It is situated along the Hudson River. Print. Democrat Jen Metzger, a former New York State Senator, defeated Republican Jim Quigley in the 2022 election to replace Ryan. Along with the bank and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Civil Division, the contractors involved were identified and issued tickets. In New York, Ulster County is ranked 14th of 62 counties in Sheriff Departments per capita, and 14th of 62 counties . 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. All Rights Reserved. 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 Juan J. Figueroa, Undersheriff Eric V. Benjamin. Under the supervisor, there is also an appointment required for a crisis intervention manager, who would be a seasoned detective with mental health credentials. (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 Ulster County Sheriff's Communications Center located within the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center (UCLEC) is the center for Sheriff's law enforcement operations. About Us Contact Us 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. 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. 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. 90.3% spoke English, 4.5% Spanish, 1.2% Italian, and 1.0% German as their first language. A former Marine and a former state police investigator, Figueroa, a registered Democrat, was elected sheriff in 2018 when he beat incumbent Sheriff Paul . 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. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Ulster County Judge Bryan Rounds holds up a presentence investigation report of Clayton Shafer Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, 2023, which he said demonstrates how Shafer violated the terms of his plea agreement. Each offers various recreation opportunities, including hiking, bicycling, skiing, horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. 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. 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 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. Ulster County Sheriff's Academy Address: 380 Boulevard Kingston, NY 12401 Contact: Sgt. For Emergencies Only Dial 911 For Non-Emergencies (845) 338-3640. 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