Police Blotter
Custodian arrested in theft from Monticello High School
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into internal thefts at the Monticello High School. Read more
Email this pageFugitive arrested in Monticello after swallowing baggie
Monticello police arrested Edward M. Jackson (39) of Mount Vernon, NY on Friday 3/22/13. Edwards was charged with the following felony offenses: criminal possession of a controlled substance; tampering with physical evidence; forgery in the 2nd degree; fugitive from justice - he is wanted by the Tazwell county sheriff department in the State of Virginia) Read more
Sullivan duo arrested for defrauding Department of Family Services
On Friday March 22nd 2013 the Village of Liberty Police Department Detective Division along with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office and the Sullivan County Department of Family Services Fraud Investigation Unit concluded an investigation into fraudulent welfare practices with the arrest of two individuals. Read more
Monticello Man Convicted in Liberty Drive-by Shooting Sentenced to 30 years in prison
District Attorney Jim Farrell announced today that Jensy Delacruz, 20, of Monticello, N.Y. was sentenced to a total of 30 years in state prison and 5 years post release supervision for his role in shooting at another man and an occupied home in the Village of Liberty in August of 2011 and threatening a witness to the shootings. Farrell said that Delacruz was convicted by a jury in Sullivan County Court in June of 2012 of all charges arising out of two incidents involving gunfire, including a drive-by shooting, that occurred in Liberty on Carrier Street. Read more
Monticello man busted for selling crack
On Monday March 18, 2013, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Gang Intelligence and Narcotics Unit arrested David D. Dookeran, age 20, of Monticello. Mr. Dookeran was the subject of a 3 month investigation into crack cocaine sales in the Town of Thompson area. Read more
Swan Lake pot growing operation halted
On Friday March 8, 2013 at about 12 noon, a Bethel Constable was investigating suspicious footprints in the snow near an unoccupied seasonal dwelling in the Swan Lake section of town when he came upon a strong odor of marijuana emanating from a residence located at 108 Hurd and Parks Road. Read more
Ulster County man arrested for Manslaughter
On March 6, 2013, at approximately 8:39AM, Sullivan County 911 received a medical call at 8 Woodfield Rd., in the Town of Denning, Ulster County. EMS personnel from Mobil Medic arrived and discovered the 37 year old female occupant outside the residence, suffering from multiple injuries. The victim was transported to Catskill Regional Medical Center and was then transferred to Westchester Medical Center. The victim, identified as Jamielynn Bleakley, succumbed to her injuries on March 7, 2013. Read more
Fugitive Apprehended in a Seasonal Fishing Cabin in Deer Park
On Thursday, March 7, 2013, the New York State Police arrested Justin A. Miller, a fugitive wanted in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, following a joint police investigation with the United States Marshals and Pennsylvania State Parole. Read more
Middletown woman arrested on felony drug charges
On March 12, 2013, the New York State Police announce the arrest of CRYSTAL GARCIA, age 25, of Middletown, NY, for the felony charges of Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree and Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Read more
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for two Pennsylvani residents
On March 13, 2013 State Police at Liberty arrested two subjects for possessing marijuana and ecstasy after a vehicle and traffic stop on Eldred -Yulan Road in the Town of Highland. At approximately 1:15pm, a Trooper patrolling the Eldred area conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle occupied by MARTIN CORA, age 23 and CHELSEA CURTIS age 23, both of Bloomsburg, PA. Read more
Van stolen to transport stolen TV
On February 25, 2013 at approximately 11:00 AM, the Monticello Police Department received a report of a stolen van that had been taken from Mr. Willy’s Restaurant in the Town of Thompson and was traveling towards the Village on State Route 42. Read more
Wurtsboro man arrested via video surveillance system
On Monday January 7, 2013, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a burglary on East Glen Wild Road in the Town of Thompson. Stolen from the residence was approximately $6,000 in jewelry. Read more
Monticello Woman arrested for drugs and violating Leandra's Law
Monticello police arrested Briana Bukovinsky (26) of Monticello on Tuesday 3/5/13. Bukovinsky was charged with felonies for D.W.A.I. by the use of drugs, 3 counts of Aggravated D.W.A.I. by the use of drugs and 3 counts of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. Read more
Montgomery man arrested for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
The New York State Police in Montgomery announce the arrest of James W. Hoblin, age 33, of Montgomery, New York. Hoblin was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 3rd Degree, a Class “D” Felony. Read more
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Pennsylvania man for gun and drug charges
The New York State Police announce the arrest of Rahdir Maxton, age 19, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for the felony charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second degree, the misdemeanor charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree, (2 counts), and Unlawful Possession of marijuana, a violation. Read more
Lake Ariel man arrested for pot
On 02/20/2013 Honesdale Borough Police arrested 26 year old Andrew O’Donnell of Lake Ariel, for possession of Heroin. O’Donnell was found to be in possession of the Heroin at the Wayne County Probation/Parole Department, while there for an appointment. Read more
Police arrest two men for possession of stolen property in Livingston Manor
On February 8, 2013, the New York State Police at Liberty arrested Travis Thomas, age 25, of Poughkeepsie, NY and Travis Morton, age 27, of Livingston Manor, NY for two felony counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree and one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle in the third degree, a misdemeanor. Thomas was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree,a felony. Read more
New York State Police arrest three men from Bronx, NY for possession of heroin
On February 12, 2013, the New York State Police announce the arrest of DAVID MONSERRATE-TORRES, age 25, CHAZ WALKER, age 27, and ROBERT OJEDA, age 21, all of Bronx, NY, for two counts criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree and unlawful possession of marijuana. Read more
71-year-old Honesdale man arrested for murder
On February 6, 2013 the Wayne County District Attorney Janine Edwards and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the charging and arrest of Robert Jufer, age71, for the murder of his wife, June Jufer. Read more
NET Investigation results in the recovery of more than 11 thousand packages of suspected Synthetic Cannabinoids
The New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the New York National Guard Counter Drug Unit, Port Jervis Police Department, Auburn Police Department, DeWitt Police Department, Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, and the NYS Department of Health, executed a series of search warrants across upstate New York as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of banned substances. The focus of the searches related to products sold in commercial establishments as “Synthetic Marihuana.” Read more
Rock Hill man arrested for DWID and stolen property
On Sunday February 3, 2013 at approximately 5:30 PM deputies on patrol in the Town of Thompson stopped a vehicle for loud exhaust and no brake lights on Haddock Road. The driver, Mathew Irelan, 24, of Rock Hill, was taken into custody for Driving While Impaired by drugs. Read more
Shohola man arrested for Barryville burglary
On Saturday February 2, 2013 Sullivan County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Daniel Hipsman, 21, of Shohola, PA for burglary, petit larceny and criminal mischief. Hipsman admitted to breaking into the Towne Diner in Barryville on January 23, 2013 and stealing approximately $40 dollars in cash. Read more
Monticello man arrested for attempting to steal refrigerators from camp
On January 21, 2013 State Police at Liberty arrested JOSE M. MARTINEZ, age 28 of Monticello, NY, for the felony charge of Burglary in the third degree. Read more
Two men sentenced for cocaine in Monticello
District Attorney Jim Farrell announced that two men, David Guisewhite, 25, of Elmira, N.Y. and Jose Brigannti, 21, of Bronx, N.Y. were sentenced in Sullivan County Court to state prison terms for the possession of over 4 ounces of cocaine after a traffic stop on State Route 17 in the Town of Rockland on May 12, 2012. Read more
Woodbourne man arrested following investigation of stolen checks
On January 15, 2013 State Police at Liberty arrested ALAIN DELMONT, age 44, of Woodbourne, NY after an investigation into the theft of several checks from a Mountaindale resident. Investigation revealed that over the course of the past several months, Delmont had stolen the checks, forged and cashed them at several locations throughout Sullivan County. In total, Delmont stole over $5300 from the victim’s checking account. Read more
Liberty woman arrested for stolen credit card
On Friday 1/12/13 the Village of Liberty Police Department arrested Lakiay Arevalo, 30 of Liberty after an investigation into a stolen credit card from a senior housing complex in the Village of Liberty. Read more
Liberty man arrested for selling crack
On Saturday 1/12/13 the Village of Liberty Police arrested Tyrone Wilder,29 of Liberty, after an investigation into street level crack cocaine sales in the Main Street area of the village. Read more
Heroin bust in Monticello
The Sheriff’s Office has made another arrest in its ongoing investigation of drug trafficking in Sullivan County. On Thursday January 10, 2013 at approximately 2:45 PM, Deputy Jessie Cramer spotted a White Ford Windstar minivan near the intersection of Anawana Lake Road and State Route 42 in the Town of Thompson. Read more
Marijuana arrest in Honesdale
On 01/04/13, at approx., 9:15 pm, the Honesdale Borough Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Rylee Smyth, age 20 from Hawley. The stop was conducted on Grandview Ave, for equipment violations.. During the investigation, a search was conducted and officers found marijuana inside the vehicle.
On 01/09/13 Charges were filed on SMYTH for possession of marijuana. Charges were filed at the Wayne County Courthouse. A Central Court Appearance is forthcoming.
Honesdale hit & run
The Honesdale Borough Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred 01/04/13 sometime around 4pm near the Post Office on Main Street. According to police, the victim was parked in a legal parking space on Main Street in front of the Post Office, when a gold or tan minivan or SUV struck the victim’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle’s plate was Pennsylvania registration. The driver is described as an older white male; anyone with information is asked to contact the Honesdale Borough Police at (570) 253-1900.
Eggs thrown in Honesdale
In the month of December 2012 Honesdale Police officers investigated numerous incidents, in various locations throughout the borough, where eggs had been thrown at parked vehicles. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department at 570-253-1900.
Arrest made in Kenoza Lake burglary
On December 24th, 2012, the New York State Police at Liberty arrested ADAM ROBERTS, age 27 of White Sulphur Springs for Burglary in the first degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree. Read more
Monticello woman stole from elderly relative
A Monticello woman has been charged grand larceny in connection with the theft of approximately $140,000 from an elderly relative. Lila Puzio, 34, was arrested by Sheriff's Detective's on Tuesday December 11, 2012. Read more
Retail theft arrest in Honsedale
On Tuesday 12-11-12 at 1:00 PM Borough Police investigated a reported retail theft at the Milkweed retail store located at 1023 Main Street. Read more
Two young Monticello men sentenced in burglary case
District Attorney Jim Farrell announced today that Aniebal Santiago, 19, and Joseph Strong, 18, both of Monticello were sentenced in Sullivan County Court to state prison sentences for their convictions for burglary in the second degree. Read more
Honesdale man arrested for buying jewelry with bad checks
On 12-06-2012, the Honesdale Borough Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Jason L. GINNETTO 29 years of age from the Honesdale area. The warrant was for a charge of Theft By Deception, graded as a Felony of the 3rd degree, and several counts of Bad Checks graded as Misdemeanors. Read more
Liberty men arrested for selling heroin
Two men from Liberty have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the sale of heroin in Sullivan County. Anthony Aubain, 24, of Yaun Avenue and Linval Pringle, 25, of Lincoln Place were taken into custody shortly before 4:00 p.m. on December 10 on Sullivan Avenue in Liberty. Read more
Cochecton man arrested in tractor theft
On November 16, 2012, the New York State Police at Liberty received a report that a Kubota tractor had been stolen from property in the Town of Cochecton. On December 1, 2012, after an investigation by members the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and with the assistance of the Pennsylvania State Police, the tractor was located in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania. Read more
Honesdale man arrested after failing to appear on assault charges
On the 27th day of November the Honesdale Borough Police conducted a traffic stop on Church Street, resulting in the arrest of Alton Cable III, age 42 from the Honesdale area. Read more
Kerhonkson man arrested following pharmacy burglary
On November 27, 2012, the New York State Police at Ellenville announce the arrest of Jeffrey W. Mikalonis Jr., age 27, of 103 Williams Street, Kerhonkson, NY for Burglary in the third degree (Felony) and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the fourth degree (Felony). Read more
