Putnam Sheriff's Department Captain Graduates From FBI National Academy Putnam Sheriff's Department Captain Graduates From FBI National Academy
Putnam Sheriff's Department Captain Graduates From FBI National Academy A captain from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has officially graduated from the FBI National Academy Program. Road Patrol Captain Harry J. Tompkins III was one of 251 law enforcement officers who graduated from the program, which is located in Quantico, Virginia. The 275th Session of the National Academy comprised both men and women from 47 states. Included amongst them are members of law enforcement groups from D.C., five military organizations, 26 international countries and fire federal civilian organizations. The national program is widely recognized for its academic excellence…
Two Caught With Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills In Area Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Two Caught With Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills In Area Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Two Caught With Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills In Area Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says A man and woman are facing drug charges after they were stopped on the Taconic State Parkway with hundreds of Oxycodone pills, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU) say they conducted a traffic stop after observing a driver commit a series of infractions on the northbound ramp to the Taconic State Parkway at Bryant Pond Road in Putnam Valley on Friday, June 7. When talking with the driver, NEU members say they noted the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed …
Man Sentenced For Attempting To Kidnap Woman At Gunpoint In Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Attempting To Kidnap Woman At Gunpoint In Northern Westchester
Man Sentenced For Attempting To Kidnap Woman At Gunpoint In Northern Westchester A man will spend the better part of a decade behind bars after he pulled a gun out and attempted to kidnap a woman in Northern Westchester. Kyle Gregg, 23, of Cortlandt, has been sentenced to seven years each for attempted kidnapping and criminal possession of a weapon dating back to an incident that took place on Jan. 5. According to police, shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, the woman was walking southbound on North Bedford Road (Route 117) in Mount Kisco when Gregg pulled up alongside her near the Bedford town line. Gregg offered the woman a ride, which she refused. Shortly…
Carmel Man Caught With Oxycodone, Amphetamine, Concentrated Cannabis, Putnam Sheriff Says Carmel Man Caught With Oxycodone, Amphetamine, Concentrated Cannabis, Putnam Sheriff Says
Carmel Man Caught With Oxycodone, Amphetamine, Concentrated Cannabis, Putnam Sheriff Says A man in possession of a host of drugs is behind bars after he was busted by members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, June 6, deputies with the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit were on patrol in a parking lot in Carmel when they spotted a suspicious van with a man sitting inside. Further investigation into the man and the van found that he was in possession of varying quantities of Oxycodone, Amphetamine, and Concentrated Cannabis, and he was taken into custody. The 44-year-old man, whose name was not released, was arrested and transported to the Putna…
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash Near Taconic Parkway Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash Near Taconic Parkway
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Crash Near Taconic Parkway A 34-year-old area man is facing felony DWI charges after his involvement in a crash near the Taconic Parkway, police say. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they responded to a Putnam 911 dispatch that reported a one-car property damage accident on Peekskill Hollow Road in the area of the Taconic State Parkway on Saturday, June 8 around 7:45 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to meander from the roadway and strike a tree head-on, police say. The driver, identified as Jaime Ramon, of Peekskill, was determined to be …
Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Area Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Area
Man Faces Drugged Driving Charge After Domestic Dispute In Area An area man is facing drugged driving charges after a domestic dispute, according to police. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a residence in the Town of Patterson on Saturday, June 1 around 4 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the male suspect involved in the dispute had fled the scene in a vehicle and an auto accident occurred, according to police. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and confirm that it was involved in a one-car accident, police say. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Marcus Rohim, 30, of…
Carmel Man Accused Of Dealing Cocaine, Putnam Sheriff Says Carmel Man Accused Of Dealing Cocaine, Putnam Sheriff Says
Carmel Man Accused Of Dealing Cocaine, Putnam Sheriff Says The lengthy investigation into cocaine sales in the area led to the arrest of a man from Carmel for selling drugs, according to Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. In September last year, an investigator assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit received a tip that a man was selling cocaine throughout the county prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of Andre Houston, 41, on Wednesday, June 5 in the City of Poughkeepsie. The investigator was able to arrange a deal to purchase cocaine, and Houston was taken into custody and charged with one count of cri…
Putnam Sheriff’s Department’s Names Newest Deputies Putnam Sheriff’s Department’s Names Newest Deputies
Putnam Sheriff’s Department’s Names Newest Deputies The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has officially named its three newest deputies. Deputies Loprieno, Sangalli and Carroll just graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy 147th Session Basic Police Recruit Class. Deputy Varley, the Class Advisor and Defensive Tactics instructor, Sheriff Langley, Undersheriff Corrigan, Captain Jennings, Lieutenant McManus and Captain Tompkins appeared at the Deputies Ceremony to honor the new graduates. “Sheriff Langley wishes Deputies Loprieno, Sangalli and Carroll long, successful and safe careers and is proud of their efforts," said the Put…
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Robbery After Allegedly Forcing His Way Into Putnam Home Northern Westchester Man Charged With Robbery After Allegedly Forcing His Way Into Putnam Home
Northern Westchester Man Charged With Robbery After Allegedly Forcing His Way Into Putnam Home A convicted felon from Northern Westchester is facing a host of charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Putnam County woman’s home, injuring her and damaging property, according to the Sheriff’s Department. Putnam County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Radovich was dispatched to a Lake Peekskill home in Putnam Valley at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, where there was a report of a man attempting to break into the residence. According to Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr., the investigation determined that Peekskill resident, Jamon Johnson, 44, who knows his female victim, alle…
Putnam Man Charged With Driving With Revoked License Due To Previous DWI Putnam Man Charged With Driving With Revoked License Due To Previous DWI
Putnam Man Charged With Driving With Revoked License Due To Previous DWI A Putnam man is facing charges after police say he drove with a license that had been revoked due to a previous DWI. Putnam County Sheriff’s Department officers say they initiated a vehicle stop after observing a motorist commit a traffic violation on East Mountain Road South in the Town of Philipstown on Friday, May 3 around 10 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Miguel Sinchi, 46, of Philipstown, had a revoked driver’s license as a result of a previous DWI offense, according to police. Sinchi was arrested and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed…
Traffic Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Woman In Patterson Traffic Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Woman In Patterson
Traffic Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Woman In Patterson A traffic stop in Patterson led to DWI charges for a woman from New Fairfield, police say. Officers from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they observed a driver commit a series of traffic violations on Fairfield Drive and Haviland Drive in the Town of Patterson on Wednesday, May 8 around 1 a.m. Police say they initiated a traffic stop and observed that the driver, identified as 38-year-old Mellisa Gorgilone of New Fairfield, was intoxicated. Gorgilone was arrested and transported to the Putnam County Correctional Facility, where she was charged with: Aggravated driving while in…
Woman With Suspended License Charged With Resisting Arrest In Southeast Woman With Suspended License Charged With Resisting Arrest In Southeast
Woman With Suspended License Charged With Resisting Arrest In Southeast A woman from New Fairfield has been charged with resisting arrest following a traffic stop in Putnam, according to police. Officers from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department say they observed a vehicle commit a series of traffic violations on Route 202 in the Town of Southeast on Saturday, May 4 around 1 p.m. The officer initiated a traffic stop and determined that the driver, identified as 56-year-old Deborah Kern, had a suspended license in the state of New York, according to police. When attempting to place Kern under arrest, police say she failed to obey commands and acted resistant.…