Putnam County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff Donald B. Smith

Donald Blaine Smith
Brigadier General
United States Army (Retired)
Putnam County Sheriff

Donald B. Smith is the 53rd Sheriff of Putnam County. He was elected to this position on November 6, 2001 and assumed the duties of Putnam County Sheriff on January 1, 2002. Immediately prior to becoming the Sheriff of Putnam County, he had served as the Deputy County Executive of Putnam County.

Sheriff Smith was born in Danbury, Connecticut, and grew up in Patterson, New York. Following his graduation from New York Military Academy at Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, New York in 1965, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in June of 1969, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Armor. continue reading Sherif Smith’s bio…

Crash Closes Route 9 For Hours

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 16:27

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that a man was injured in an automobile crash today (Thursday) on U. S. Route 9 in Philipstown. The accident caused the closure of the highway for hours.

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Wanted Kent Man Arrested

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:17

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of a Town of Kent man.

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Brewster Man Charged With DWI

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:51

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of a Brewster man on a charge of DWI.

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Connecticut Man Charged With Unlicensed Operation

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:50

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of a Connecticut man on a misdemeanor charge during a traffic stop.

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Connecticut Man Charged With Unlicensed Operation

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:49

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of a Connecticut man on a misdemeanor charge during a traffic stop.

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Patterson Woman, Carmel Man Face Misdemeanor Charges

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:49

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of a Patterson woman and a Carmel man on a variety of misdemeanor charges following incidents in the Town of Patterson.

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Brooklyn Man Charged With Menacing

Tue, 01/31/2012 - 09:48

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrest of a Brooklyn man on a charge of menacing.

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Westchester County Man Charged With Trafficking Narcotics In Philipstown

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:45

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 32 year-old Westchester County resident on criminal charges stemming from his alleged possession and sales of narcotics to others at various locations in the Town of Philipstown.

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Woman Charged In Putnam Valley Theft

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:44

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 26 year-old Putnam Valley resident stemming from her alleged involvement in the theft of a flat screen television set from a Putnam Valley residence.

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Southeast Man Faces Multiple Charges

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 17:29

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Town of Southeast man on a variety of charges following a violent domestic incident at his residence.