Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Serving and Protecting Our Community
Sheriff Brian M. Hess
Dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Putnam County with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice.
Latest News
Weekend Highlights July 17 – 19
- Carmel – Deputies assisted Carmel PD with a large dispute involving multiple individuals fighting. The situation was handled on scene.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop. The individual was processed and later released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast – During a traffic stop, a subject was arrested after being found in possession of multiple bundles of heroin and brass knuckles. The individual was processed and released with an appearance ticket.
- Patterson – Deputies responded to a reported domestic incident. The situation was resolved on scene without further incident.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop. The individual was processed and later released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast – Deputies responded to a reported domestic incident involving siblings. The situation was resolved on scene.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested during a traffic stop after an investigation revealed two outstanding warrants. Upon further investigation, the individual was found to be in possession of controlled substances and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. The subject was held pending transfer to the New York State Police.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop on Danbury Road. The individual was transported to the Putnam County Correctional Facility for processing.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested during a traffic stop on Sodom Road for operating a vehicle with a revoked license and without an ignition interlock restriction. The individual was processed and issued an appearance ticket.
- Putnam Valley – Deputies responded to a reported person in crisis. The individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
Sheriff's Report
March 2026
| Period | Blotter Events | Crime Reports | Arrests | Traffic Stps | Traffic Collisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2,352 | 158 | 66 | 765 | 46 |
| Year To Date | 6,321 | 402 | 157 | 1,904 | 155 |
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is now hiring Correction Officers
✔ Open Competitive Exam
✔ No written test — online questionnaire ✔ Salary: $63,485–$95,618
✔ Accepting lateral transfers Start your career or advance your future in corrections
👉 Apply for the exam: Putnam County Personnel
👉 Lateral transfers: Sheriff’s Website
📄 Download the initial county application on our website
Questions: corrections.admin@putnamcountyny.gov
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PC-TAM
Putnam County Threat Assessment Management
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Busissness Assessment
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Dark House Check
Request a Dark House Check to have deputies regularly monitor your property and look for signs of suspicious activity while you're out of town or away for an extended period.
Are You OK?
The "Are You OK?" program is a free daily check-in service provided by the Sheriff’s Office to ensure the safety and independence of seniors and residents living alone.
Quality of Service
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We're Hiring
We are currently taking lateral transfers Police and Corrections, and SPOs (retired police officers)
Jail Information
The Visitation hours and rules for the Putnam County Correctional Facility