Putnam County Sheriff's Office

Serving and Protecting Our Community

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.

Latest News

March 27 – 29, 2026 Weekend Highlights

  • Putnam Valley – Deputies responded to a residence for a reported verbal domestic incident. The situation was handled on scene.
  • Putnam Valley – Deputies responded to a reported neighbor dispute. The situation was mediated by patrol.
  • Southeast – Deputies responded to a custody dispute. The situation was handled on scene.
  • Southeast – PCSO units assisted the NYSP with an individual who escaped from custody at the SP Brewster barracks.
  • Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop investigation. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
  • Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop investigation. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
  • Southeast – A subject was arrested for criminal possession of a forged instrument (fake temporary tag) and driving with a suspended license. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
  • Philipstown – A deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had a suspended registration. During the investigation the driver became noncompliant and resisted arrest. They were arrested and charged with resisting arrest and operating with a suspended registration.
All suspects mentioned in this media release are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff's Report
February 2026

PeriodBlotter EventsCrime ReportsArrestsTraffic StpsTraffic Collisions
February2,0701193962242
Year To Date3,969244911,139109
    • 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

      Information, 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 Corrections, and SPOs (retired police officers) 

    • Jail Information

      The Visitation hours and rules for the Putnam County Correctional Facility