[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). Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa and members of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office took part in the Subzero Heroes fundraiser at Berean Lake in Highland, N.Y. on Feb. 26, 2023. [3] The county is named after the Irish province of Ulster. 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. We thank our In-Water Rescue team for sticking it out with us to ensure the safety of all the participants, the post said. 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 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. 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In 1777, the first state capital of the independent New York State was established at Kingston. 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The public safety always comes first - Sheriff's identification is restricted. 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. Arceri then was transported to HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, where he was later pronounced dead. ). It is situated along the Hudson River. (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. After active duty with the Marines for four years, Juan served 18 years with the Marine Corps Reserve. 3063 New York 208 Former Orleans band member John Hall served in the Ulster County legislature before moving to the 19th Congressional District to run for Congress. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. 7201 New York 28 11.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 Sheriff's Office is responsible for patrolling any unincorporated areas of the county or . Ulster Park, Much of it is within the Catskill Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. Clearly this was Metzger's moment. Molinaro ran in the 19th district and narrowly defeated Democrat Josh Riley. Under the supervisor, there is also an appointment required for a crisis intervention manager, who would be a seasoned detective with mental health credentials. A husband and wife died while on a fishing trip after falling through thin ice in the region. Teamwork is the only way to get things accomplished. Chief Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji said the District Attorneys Office also rejected Shafers claim of acting out of patriotism. There is 1 Sheriff Department per 36,025 people, and 1 Sheriff Department per 224 square miles. PUBLISHED 6:00 PM ET Aug. 09, 2021. In 1800, portions of Albany and Ulster Counties were split off to create Greene County. The defendant professes to be a patriot but his value system of true patriotism seems to mean nothing to him., Mr. an Ulster County Sheriffs Office Facebook post. It had no U.S. representative after Antonio Delgado resigned on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York. The New York State Thruway (I-87) runs northsouth through the county, carrying traffic between New York City and Albany and its surroundings. The Ulster County Fair has been held in New Paltz for many years and is promoted as "The Best Six Days of Summer". (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. 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. [17] He was sworn in as Ulster County's second County Executive on June 7, 2019.[18]. The defendant was charged with the misdemeanors of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and. NY, Ulster County Sheriffs Office - Esopus Substation Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. 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. 7.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Wallkill, 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. Contentious traffic stop leads Ulster County sheriff to order training for all deputies. 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. A MessageFrom The Sheriff. ", 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. 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. 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. 1:00. In 1797, parts of Otsego and Ulster Counties were split off to create Delaware County.[A]. Juan worked on several cases involving drug cartels. Ulster County Sheriff's Employees Association (UCSEA) official Facebook page. 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. 90.3% spoke English, 4.5% Spanish, 1.2% Italian, and 1.0% German as their first language. 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.