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Putnam County Sheriff's Department | Carmel, NY

11/03/2026

Daily Highlights
November 2, 2026

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 22 and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

PATTERSON – WELFARE CHECK
Deputies responded to a report of a person in crisis. The individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

PATTERSON – ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Fairfield Drive for expired registration and arrested the driver for driving with a suspended license.

KENT – WARRANT
An individual turned themselves in on an active warrant and was taken into custody by deputies.

All subjects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/02/2026

A busy weekend for our Deputies! Great work.

Weekend Highlights
October 30 - November 1, 2026

15 Arrests | 10 DWI Arrests | 129 Traffic Stops | 296 Calls for Service

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on I-84. Open containers were found in the vehicle, and the driver was arrested for DWI.

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Danbury Road and arrested the driver for DWI.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 22 and arrested the driver for Aggravated DWI.

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 22 and arrested the driver for DWI.

PATTERSON – DOMESTIC
Deputies responded to a report of harassment by a former partner. The incident was documented.

CARMEL – DOMESTIC
Deputies responded to a verbal domestic dispute. The situation was resolved on scene.

PUTNAM VALLEY – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Church Road and arrested the driver for DWI.

PATTERSON – WELFARE CHECK
Deputies located a person in crisis. The individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 22 and arrested the driver for DWI and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation.

PUTNAM VALLEY – DWI ARREST
During a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway, deputies arrested the driver for driving while impaired by drugs.

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on I-84 and arrested the driver for DWI.

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Danbury Road and arrested the driver for DWI.

PHILIPSTOWN – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 9 and arrested the driver for DWI. The driver’s license was also revoked.

SOUTHEAST – DRUG ARREST
Deputies investigated a suspicious vehicle in the Kohl’s parking lot and arrested four occupants for possession of crack co***ne and drug paraphernalia.

COLD SPRING – WELFARE CHECK
Deputies responded to a report of a person in crisis. The individual was located and transported to the hospital for evaluation.

All subjects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office!

Have fun and stay safe! Our deputies will be out patrolling throughout the evening to help keep everyone safe. 👻

10/30/2026

He stayed late to finish the policies.

He was never seen again.

Happy Halloween from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office!

10/26/2026

Weekend Highlights
October 23 - 25, 2026

9 Arrests | 4 DWI Arrests | 94 Traffic Stops | 225 Calls for Service

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies found a driver passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on Carmel Avenue and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

PATTERSON – DOMESTIC
Deputies responded to a domestic incident. The parties were separated, and the situation was handled on scene.

PATTERSON – DOMESTIC
Deputies responded to a reported domestic assault and arrested one individual for Assault in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, along with additional charges.

SOUTHEAST – DRUG ARREST
During a traffic stop, deputies arrested a subject for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Route 22 and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

SOUTHEAST – ARREST
Deputies responded to a report of two men stealing scrap materials from a property on Danbury Road. Using license plate reader alerts, the suspects’ vehicle was located, the stolen materials were recovered, and two individuals were arrested.

PHILIPSTOWN – DISPUTE
Deputies responded to a dispute between neighbors. The situation was resolved on scene.

BREWSTER – DWI ARREST
Deputies responded to a head-on crash with injuries on North Main Street and arrested one of the drivers for driving while intoxicated.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

SOUTHEAST – DWI ARREST
Deputies stopped a vehicle on Danbury Road and arrested the driver for driving while intoxicated.

SOUTHEAST – ARREST
Deputies arrested a subject for violating an order of protection.

All subjects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/23/2026

DEPUTIES END HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT WITH FIRST SUCCESSFUL GRAPPLER DEPLOYMENT IN NEW YORK STATE

On October 22, deputies were dispatched to a larceny in progress at Tractor Supply on Route 311 in Patterson, where a male suspect was reported to have stolen several power tools before fleeing in a U-Haul van. Using license plate reader technology, deputies quickly identified and located the vehicle.

At about 6:50 PM, a deputy located the van in the Highlands shopping center on Independent Way in Southeast and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and fled, leading deputies on a pursuit onto I-84 westbound at high rates of speed. The van continued onto the Taconic State Parkway and into Dutchess County, traveling through East Fishkill before heading back into Putnam County.

After the pursuit re-entered Patterson, deputies deployed stop sticks on Route 311, deflating the van’s tires. Moments later, a deputy successfully deployed the Grappler, bringing the 30-minute pursuit to a safe conclusion. Both occupants were taken into custody without further incident.

Frank V. Commisso, 35, of Newburgh, was charged with multiple offenses, including Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Hilary L. Rampe, 39, of Walden, was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

The Grappler is an advanced pursuit intervention tool designed to safely stop fleeing vehicles. It was purchased using asset forfeiture funds, at no cost to taxpayers.

“This is exactly why we invested in this technology,” said Sheriff Hess. “Our deputies stopped a dangerous pursuit, and thankfully, no members of our community were injured by the actions of these two individuals. I’m proud of the work of our deputies, our dispatchers, and our assisting agencies.”

Thank you to Putnam County 911, the New York State Police, the Westchester-Putnam Real Time Crime Center, and all of our partner agencies.

All subjects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/22/2026

🎃 Halloween is almost here! 👻

Sheriff Brian Hess has a few quick safety tips to help everyone have a fun and safe night:

🔦 Stay visible. Use bright colors or reflective tape, and bring a flashlight.
🚸 Watch for traffic and stick to sidewalks whenever you can.
🚗 Drivers, stay alert and slow down.
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents, know your children’s route and who they’re with.

Our deputies will be out on patrol on Halloween night to help keep everyone safe.

🚓 And don’t miss our first-ever TRICK OR TREAT ON THE BEAT! 🚓

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
3 County Center, Carmel, NY 10512

Food trucks on site:
🌮 Wandering Dave’s Food Truck
🍕 Tiny Truckin’ Pizza

Join us and our community partners for an old-fashioned Halloween parade and Trunk or Treat! March with us in our short Halloween parade, then stick around for candy, costumes, decorated Sheriff’s vehicles, and plenty of Halloween fun. Every kid will also go home with a free copy of our very own Halloween comic book! 📖

🧩 NEW: Safe on the Beat Sensory Kits
We’ll also have special kits for children with autism who may have difficulty communicating. Each kit includes an ID lanyard with the child’s information, so deputies and first responders can quickly help if they become separated from their family, plus some Halloween goodies made just for them. Just ask a deputy at the event!

Thank you to the Putnam County Sheriff’s PBA and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Employee Association for helping make this event possible.

Throw on your costume, bring the family, and come celebrate Halloween with us! 🎃

10/22/2026

Daily Highlights
October 21, 2026

SOUTHEAST – DRUG ARREST
During a traffic stop on I-84, deputies found the driver in possession of a controlled substance and arrested him for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree.

BREWSTER – DISPUTE
Deputies responded to a dispute involving several people. The parties were separated, and the situation was resolved.

COLD SPRING – DOMESTIC
Deputies responded to a verbal family dispute. The situation was resolved on scene.

PATTERSON – ARREST
During a traffic stop on Route 292, deputies arrested the driver for False Personation. The driver was also wanted on multiple warrants.

All subjects charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/21/2026

Daily Highlights
October 20, 2026

PATTERSON – FRAUD
A resident reported a scam call from someone impersonating law enforcement and demanding bail money for a family member. No money was lost. Reminder: law enforcement will never call demanding payment. If you get a call like this, hang up and contact your local police department.

SOUTHEAST – DISPUTE
Deputies responded to a landlord-tenant dispute. The parties were advised of their legal options, and the situation was resolved on scene.

PATTERSON – FATAL CRASH
Deputies responded to a crash in which a vehicle struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 164. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained at the scene, and the crash is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.

Address

3 County Center
Carmel, NY
10512

Telephone

+18452254300

Website

https://putnamsheriff.com/

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