Department vs. Office
To the Editor: (Wampsville, NY – March 2013) There has been some discussion in recent times on why we are a sheriff’s office and not a sheriff’s department. Throughout New…
Madison County Couple Found Deceased in Residence
(DeRuyter, NY – March 25, 2013) On Sunday, March 24 at approximately 10:30 p.m., State Police in Morrisville were called to check on the welfare of a woman at a residence…
Village in Receipt of Chief’s Retirement Letter
(Chittenango, NY – March 2013) Chittenango village officials released a statement last week that police Chief Jeffrey Paul, under investigation for allegedly stealing time from his jobs as chief and…
Troopers Issue Warning of Telephone Scam
Scam Seeks ‘Donations’ for State Police (Oneida, NY – March 2013) The New York State Police is issuing a warning to New York residents about a telephone scam. Residents of…
Heavy Police Presence Planned for St. Patrick’s Day
Madison County Sheriff’s Office news Submitted by John Ball (Wampsville, NY – March 2013) As St. Patrick’s Day and its associated activities approaches, Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley is urging…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Announces Membership Drive
(Wampsville, NY – March 2013) The New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Madison County within the next week. The New York State…
End of Watch: Sheriff’s First Canine Officer was to Retire Next Month
Pictured Deputy Zaleski and Lida. (Wampsville, NY – Feb. 2013) Madison County’s first narcotic canine team, known throughout the law enforcement community as unit K9-1, is no longer available. The…
State Police Prepare for Approaching Winter Storm
(Feb. 8, 2013) The New York State Police have a full complement of troopers and supervisors assigned to all shifts in preparation of a winter storm approaching the region. Normal…
Sheriff’s Office Announces Top 10 Most Wanted List
(Wampsville, NY) The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a listing of the top ten most wanted individuals has been added to the Sheriff’s website, www.madisoncountysheriff.us, then clicking on…
Madison County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown Enforcement Effort
(Wampsville, NY- Jan. 29, 2013) Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley announced that Madison County will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown…
Sheriffs Converge to Discuss NY Safe Act
To the Editor: (Wampsville, NY) This week, sheriffs from across New York state met in Albany to carefully review the NY Safe Act. At the conclusion of the week, the…
Investigators Following Leads in New Woodstock Store Burglary
(New Woodstock, NY – Jan. 23, 2013) Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported burglary at the New Woodstock Store located at 2092 Main St. in New Woodstock yesterday…