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
Weekend Highlights – May 30-31
- Southeast – A driver was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd Degree following a traffic stop and was issued an appearance ticket.
- Putnam Valley – A driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated following a traffic stop on the Taconic State Parkway.
- Southeast – Deputies responded to the Southeast Train Station for a report of a person in crisis. EMS transported the individual to the hospital for evaluation
- Patterson – Deputies responded to a report of a black bear inside a tennis court near a youth sporting event. The bear eventually left the area on its own.
- Patterson – Deputies responded to a report of a juvenile experiencing a mental health crisis. The individual was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and care.
- Southeast – A driver was arrested for Felony Aggravated
Driving While Intoxicated following a traffic stop. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle with a child passenger present. The individual was held pending arraignment. - Southeast – Deputies responded with EMS and Carmel PD to a reported drowning incident involving a 9-year-old child at a private residence. Individuals attending a gathering removed the child from the pool and began CPR prior to the arrival of emergency responders. The child was conscious and breathing when emergency personnel arrived on scene.
Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted with traffic control and an ambulance escort to Danbury Hospital. The child was held overnight for observation and appears to be recovering well.
Sheriff's Report
March 2026
| Period | Blotter Events | Crime Reports | Arrests | Traffic Stps | Traffic Collisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2,352 | 158 | 66 | 765 | 46 |
| Year To Date | 6,321 | 402 | 157 | 1,904 | 155 |
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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PC-TAM
Putnam County Threat Assessment Management
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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
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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