By Ben Nandy Ulster County. 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. The population density was 158 inhabitants per square mile (61/km2). All Rights Reserved. Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Accord Substation (Dave Clegg took office in 2020) and sheriff (Juan Figueroa took office in 2019). 7201 New York 28 As of the census[10] of 2010, the county had 181,440 people, 67,499 households, and 43,536 families. 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 median age was 38 years. (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. Ulster County Sheriff's Employees Association (UCSEA) official Facebook page. During that time, as Chief Warrant Officer, he held primary responsibilities in aviation logistics support, budget, training, deployment, and base facilities abroad. 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. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. . Figueroa was joined by Sgt. The Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimers Association hosts the fundraiser each year, authorities said. Figueroa also was a member of the state police from 1988 to 2013. Ulster County contains a large part of Catskill Park and the Catskill Forest Preserve. 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. There were 77,656 housing units at an average density of 69 per squaremile (27/km2). [3] The county is named after the Irish province of Ulster. Alleged embezzlement:Former lawyer from Hopewell Junction accused of felony grand larceny, For sale:Gunk Haus restaurant in Highland to operate while on the market, Driver ID:Police say 84-year-old Nanuet man killed in two-car New City crash. He said he would establish a positive, nonpolitical office with zero tolerance for racial or sexual harassment, or for favoritism. Perform a free Ulster County, NY public police records search, including police reports, logs, notes, blotters, bookings, and mugshots. 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. 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. In our work to keep our communities safe through our training and accreditation programs, legislative advocacy, Operation Safe Child and Yellow Dot. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office / Ulster County Law Enforcement Center Wallkill, He and several others actually settled and began farming by June, 1653. County run recreation areas include the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz and the Ulster Landing Park in Saugerties. The settlements grew into the village of Wiltwijck, which the English later named Kingston. Ulster County, New York ulstercountyny.gov/sheriff Joined October 2012. 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 Sam's Point section of Minnewaska includes rare dwarf pine trees and Verkeerder Kill falls. 3063 New York 208 This information is made available to the public and law enforcement in the interest of public safety. Or feel free to use our web form below. available or call the Ulster County Board of Elections at 845.334.5470 . Below are contact numbers to our main station and sub-stations. Each offers various recreation opportunities, including hiking, bicycling, skiing, horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. [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. We thank our In-Water Rescue team for sticking it out with us to ensure the safety of all the participants, the post said. 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 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. 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 Emergency Response Team (U.C.E.R.T. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer is led into the courtroom Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. In 1652, Thomas Chambers, a freeholder from the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, purchased land at Esopus. 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. Democrat Jen Metzger, a former New York State Senator, defeated Republican Jim Quigley in the 2022 election to replace Ryan. 1:00. 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. NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Esopus Substation In 1798, Ulster County's southernmost towns were moved into Orange County to compensate Orange for breaking away its southernmost part to form Rockland County. 380 Boulevard 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. Sarahana Shrestha took the race for the 103rd district of the State Senate. Organized criminal activity, especially that involving illegal weapons, presents the public and law enforcement with additional challenges and concerns, and . Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. For every 100 females, there were 99.10 males. With a distinguished career as a veteran and five years in the corporate arena, Juan brings a broad perspective to law enforcement. (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. 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. Kingston, In 2006, voters approved the first-ever county charter, changing to an elected executive branch. 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In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston. [14] Metzger took office in 2023. Ulster County is in southeastern New York State, south of Albany, immediately west of the Hudson River. John Arceri was charged with second-degree murder, a felony. 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. A true patriot cares for and protects his neighbors and others and doesnt denigrate those who look different, Nneji said. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. The former Delaware and Hudson Canal brought Pennsylvania coal to Kingston on the Hudson. Amber Alert NY Alert Terrorism Hotline (866) 723-3697 Missing Persons. 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. 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The population density was 158 inhabitants per square mile (61/km2). 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. Sheer luck., On Feb. 9, 2021, Benjamin responded to Shafers Esopus property in response to a request for a welfare check by one of Shafers friends who saw a Facebook live video by a visibly drunk Shafer delivering a sometimes incoherent screed about his life, his family and the 2020 election. 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. (Tania Barricklo/Daily . The county's highest point is Slide Mountain, at approximately 4,180 feet (1,270m) above sea level. 90.3% spoke English, 4.5% Spanish, 1.2% Italian, and 1.0% German as their first language. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Clayton Shafer is led into the Ulster County Courtroom in Kingston on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. A registered Democrat, Figueroa is a Clintondale resident and 1983 graduate of Wallkill High School. 19.2% were of Italian, 16.8% Irish, 15.5% German, 6.8% English, and 4.7% American ancestry according to Census 2000. Its a rot and it shows itself in that video, he said. It is situated along the Hudson River. Ulster Park, The creation of this division and the appointment of the positions in it are contained within this report and will be voted on by the task force in late July. 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 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. A husband and wife died while on a fishing trip after falling through thin ice in the region. The defendant professes to be a patriot but his value system of true patriotism seems to mean nothing to him., Mr. Juan Figueroa has always been moved by a sense of service to people in his community and country. (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). (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman), Defense attorney Joe O'Connor leaves court Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, after his client Clayton Shafer was sentenced. KINGSTON, N.Y. Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa is seeking a second four-year term as the county's top law enforcement officer. He violated the plea agreement. Ulster County has continued to be a popular vacation destination for many decades. Deputies and officers performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-saving procedures on Arceri at the scene. Teamwork is the only way to get things accomplished. 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%. (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. A former Marine and a former state police investigator, Figueroa, a registered Democrat, was elected sheriff in 2018 when he beat incumbent Sheriff Paul . 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. (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. 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. 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. 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. The defendant was charged with the misdemeanors of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and. Clearly this was Metzger's moment. 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. Juan became a trooper with the New York State Police in 1988, patrolling roads in Ulster County. 58 Following. ). The defendant faces a 20-year determinate (sentence), Rounds said. 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
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