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
Tuesday, March 25
- Patterson – Deputies responded to a residence for a reported harassment complaint. The situation was handled on scene and a report was taken.
- Brewster – Deputies responded to assist the Brewster FD and Village of Brewster PD with a reported structure fire.
- Southeast – Deputies responded to a residence for a reported domestic incident. An individual was arrested and charged with strangulation. They are being held for arraignment.
- Philipstown – Deputies responded to a reported verbal domestic incident. The situation was resolved on scene.
Sheriff's Report
February 2026
| Period | Blotter Events | Crime Reports | Arrests | Traffic Stps | Traffic Collisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2,070 | 119 | 39 | 622 | 42 |
| Year To Date | 3,969 | 244 | 91 | 1,139 | 109 |
Traffic Complaint
Report a traffic or driving concern
PC-TAM
Putnam County Threat Assessment Management
If you suspect or have information a planned act of violence, report it here.Pistol Permit Info
Informatio, Forms and Frequently asked quwstions
Busissness Assessment
We offer free training and security assessments to help local businesses and institutions build a safer, more prepared community.
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
Did you have an encounter with one of our members? Let us know how it went.
We're Hiring
We are currently taking lateral transfers Police and correctiond, and SPOs (retired police officers)
Jail Information
The cisitation hours and rules for the Putnam County Correctional Facility