Carmel, NY


Donald Blaine Smith
Brigadier General
United States Army (Retired)
Putnam County Sheriff
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Connecticut Woman Accused Of Narcotics Sales

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a 22 year-old Connecticut resident on various drug-related criminal charges.

According to the Sheriff, in early May of this year, deputies from the Sheriff's Narcotics Enforcement Unit received information that Trisha Leonard of 2 Rosenton Road, New Fairfield, CT. was selling street level amounts of heroin at various public parking lots in the Town of Southeast. Their investigation enabled undercover deputies to infiltrate her enterprise and purchase the drug from her on five separate occasions.

Candellight Vigil For Officer Luigi Osso

On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, the Westchester County and Irvington Police Departments held a candlelight vigil at the Westchester County Medical Center in support of Irvington Police Officer Luigi Osso and his family. Officer Osso was critically injured by a fleeing felon in an on-duty motor vehicle accident on April 21, 2010. Officer Osso is in the Westchester County Medical Center Trauma Intensive Care Unit and is still listed in critical condition. Officer Osso has been a member of the Irvington Police Department for two years and previously served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

Video courtesy of Chris English

Sheriff's Office Offers Neighborhood Watch Program

In light of the recent events occurring in New York City and realizing the successes of Neighborhood Watch Programs, Sheriff Donald B. Smith is inviting Putnam County residents to create this valuable community policing program in their neighborhoods.

Additional Patrols on New Years Eve

Sheriff Donald Smith announces that the Putnam County Sheriffs Department will be stepping up patrols for this New Years Holiday. Sheriff’s Deputies along with New York State Police, MTA Police, Cold Spring & The Village of Brewster Police will be getting out of there patrol cars and walking the platforms at train stations across the county. This additional proactive presence will be at random times. Patrols will be checking the Park & Rides at Route 311 & Route 312. Additional foot patrols by Sheriff’s Deputies will be seen at the shopping plazas in Southeast & Patterson.

Southeast Woman Killed In Route 22 Crash

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that his department is investigating a fatal car crash which occurred on Route 22 in the Town of Patterson. According to the sheriff, at approximately 11:45am today, (Dec 13th) Deputy Claire Pierson was dispatched to a reported personal injury auto accident near Route 164.

Upon Deputy Pierson's arrival, she observed a 2001 Buick sedan and a 2004 Ford pick up truck in the northbound lane after they apparently collided with each other head-on. A total of six occupants, in two vehicles, sustained injuries.

Community Action Program Needs Help In Toy Drive To Provide Christmas Gifts To Underprivileged Youngsters

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS ISSUED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE IN COOPERATION WITH THE PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM AND THE PUTNAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith requests the assistance of the citizens of Putnam County in supporting the Putnam Community Action Program Annual Toy Drive which is currently underway. As in the past, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office Cadets are assisting with the collection of the donated toys for needy children in Putnam County.

Putnam Valley Woman Arrested For Possession Of Unlicensed Handgun

Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Putnam Valley woman who was discovered to be in possession of an unregistered handgun after a deputy sheriff responded to a report of a dispute at the woman's residence.

New York State Crime Stoppers Offer Reward For Information In Garrison Killing

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports that New York State Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Mr. John Marcinak. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20PM on December 31, 2008 on Route 9 in Garrison, New York.

Westchester County Man Accused Of Selling Steroids

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Westchester County man following an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in Putnam County.

SHEriff’s Narcotics Investigators Arrest Bronx Man Accused Of Trafficking Heroin

Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the arrest of a Bronx man on charges stemming from his alleged trafficking large quantities of heroin to street-level vendors in the Town of Southeast and City of Danbury, Connecticut.