Putnam County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Brian M. Hess

Sheriff Brian M. Hess

Putnam County Sheriff

Dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Putnam County with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice.

Putnam County Sheriff’s Office to Host “Meet the Fleet” Community Event

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office invites members of the community to attend its free “Meet the Fleet” event on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, located at 3 County Center in Carmel.

This family-friendly event will provide residents with an opportunity to meet members of the Sheriff’s Office and get an up-close look at the vehicles, equipment, and specialized resources used to serve and protect Putnam County every day.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view patrol vehicles, specialized emergency response equipment, K-9 units, motorcycles, and drone technology. Demonstrations will be conducted throughout the evening, including K-9, drone, and motorcycle demonstrations, allowing visitors to learn more about the capabilities and responsibilities of the various units within the Sheriff’s Office.

The event will also feature free ice cream, child safety seat inspections, a virtual reality table, and Operation Safe Child table, Operation Safe Child is a free child identification program that provides parents and guardians with important identifying information in the event of an emergency.

As part of the Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion, the first 30 minutes of the event, from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, will be designated as a Sensory-Friendly Experience. During this time, efforts will be made to provide a calmer and quieter environment for individuals with disabilities and sensory sensitivities, allowing them to comfortably explore the event before the general public arrives.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office encourages all residents to attend and learn more about the men and women who serve their community. The event is free and open to the public.

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Weekend Highlights: June 19–21

It was a busy weekend for our deputies as they worked around the clock responding to calls, making arrests, investigating incidents, and keeping Putnam County safe.

  • Southeast – Deputies responded to a person in crisis at a local motel. The individual was having a mental health emergency and was transported to the hospital.
  • Patterson – Deputies responded to a condo complex for a dispute between several juveniles. The situation was resolved.
  • Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
  • Putnam Valley – Deputies responded to a domestic incident. The situation was handled on scene.
  • Southeast – Following a traffic stop, deputies arrested a female subject for DWI. During the arrest and subsequent processing, the individual became combative and was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration.
  • Philipstown – Deputies arrested a subject following an investigation into a complaint that the individual had followed another person in a vehicle. The subject was charged with Stalking and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.
  • Patterson – Deputies responded to a person in crisis. The individual was having a mental health emergency and was transported to the hospital.
  • Patterson – Deputies arrested a subject for Menacing with a Firearm following a reported road rage incident.
  • Southeast – Deputies responded to a domestic incident. The situation was resolved on scene.
  • Putnam Valley – Following a traffic stop, deputies arrested a subject for displaying a false inspection sticker on their vehicle. The subject was released on an Appearance Ticket.
  • Philipstown – Deputies responded to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on Route 9. The injured cyclist was transported by helicopter to a regional trauma center for treatment. Additional information may be released at a later time.
All suspects mentioned in this media release are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff's Report
March 2026

PeriodBlotter EventsCrime ReportsArrestsTraffic StpsTraffic Collisions
February2,3521586676546
Year To Date6,3214021571,904155

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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