2011 Annual Report - Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Office of the Sheriff - Wayne County
2011 Annual Report
Sheriff Barry Virts

Code of Ethics
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve
mankind; to safeguard life and property; to protect the innocent
against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and
the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional
rights of all people to liberty. Equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain
courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self
-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest
in thought and deed in both my personal and official life. I will be
exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my
office. Whatever I hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to
me in my official capacity will be kept forever secret unless revelation
is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices,
animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise
for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will
enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor,
malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and
never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I
accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am a true to the ethics
of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives
and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession…..law
enforcement.
Mission Statement
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protect the lives,
property and rights of all people, to maintain order and to enforce the law.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will strive to accomplish this mission
by setting goals and objectives and practicing the values of the Office.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the professional care
and custody of those confined in our jail, the security of our courts and the
prompt investigation of crime when it occurs. It is our mission to improve
and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure that our county is a
safe place to live, work and visit.
We are totally dedicated to this mission, to the county we serve and to
accept the responsibilities of attaining our goal of achieving excellence
with our profession.
Mission Statement Page 2
New Home of the Sheriff’s Office Page 3
The Sheriff’s Office Over the Years Page 4
Opening Ceremony of the PSB Page 5
Executive Staff Page 6
Letter from the Sheriff Page 7
Sheriff’s Budget Page 8
Road Patrol Page 9
Day on Patrol Page 11
Emergency Response Team Page 12
K-9 Page 12
Accident Reconstruction Page 14
Honor Guard Page 15
Recreation Safety Page 16
Dive Team Page 17
Detective Page 18
Criminal Records
Table of Contents
Page 19
Juvenile Page 20
Court Security Page 21
Civil Division Page 22
Corrections Page 23
Day in Jail Page 26
Welcome to New Employees Page 27
Contacts Page 28
Annual Report Submission Page 29
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New Home of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
Pictured top left: front entrance of the new Public Safety
Building;
Middle left: The three living Sheriffs; from left to right,
Sheriff James Hurley (1968-1972); Current Sheriff Barry
Virts and Sheriff Richard Pisciotti (1983-2009).
Lower left: plaque that hangs in the front entrance of the
new Public Safety Building
Upper right: lobby of the new Sheriff’s Office
Lower left: entrance to the Sheriff’s new Civil Office off of
the lobby of the new Public Safety Building
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The Sheriff’s Office Over the Years
The original Sheriff’s Office in Lyons was built in 1823 and
no longer exists, The building was located where the bandstand
is currently located in Central Park in the Village of
Lyons.
The Old Butternut Street Jail, which was home to the Sheriff
Office from 1856 to 1960, is now the County Museum.
As the County grew, so did the need for room for the Sheriff’s
Office, and in 1960, the Sheriff’s Office moved to what
is now the current jail. In 1970 the Sheriff’s Office occupied
what formally was the Intensive Care Facility (ICF) of the
Wayne County Nursing Home.
Pictured above top left: original Sheriff’s Office built in 1823
above right: Butternut Street Jail (1856-1960)
above: old section of the current jail (1960-present)
below right: front entrance of the new Public Safety
Building (2011).
During their 31 year occupancy of the ICF, adequate space for
Sheriff’s personnel had always been a problem. The Road Patrol
deputies continued to operate in small offices on the lower level
and the Detective’s Unit was in very cramped quarters, with
detectives sharing offices. When it came time to interview an
individual, privacy became difficult. The Sheriff’s Records Office
was also was moved to a used mobile classroom, which was set up
next to the ICF.
In 2008 the Wayne County Board of Supervisors created a Building
Relocation Committee to oversee the creation of a new Public
Safety Building. The new Public Safety Building was to house not
only the Sheriff’s Office, but other County departments as well.
Sheriff Richard Pisciotti oversaw the initial phase of
the Sheriff’s Office portion of the project, which involved
the total restructuring and remodeling of the
old County Nursing Home, which was vacated in
2006. Sheriff Pisciotti gave his command staff the go
ahead to design the most effective and efficient layout
for a modern police complex.
On June 8, 2011, Sheriff’s Office staff moved into
their new 28,000 square foot quarters, which includes
separate areas for road deputies and detectives, along
with a main area for a lobby and administrative offices.
A separate entrance and area to deal with juvenile
offenders has been set up along with ample space
for training and new technologies.
“This is the perfect set-up. Beyond the beauty and
architecture of the building, this is a functional
operation, much better than I thought it would be,”
states Sheriff Barry Virts.
“Our facility has become the envy of law enforcement
agencies around the state,” further stated the Sheriff.
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Public Safety Building Opening Ceremony
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Sheriff’s Executive Staff
Sheriff Barry C. Virts Undersheriff Richard R. House
Chief Deputy Bob Hetzke Major Lester Carr
Lt. Stephen Sklenar Lt. Robert Milby Lt. Brian Ameele Lt. Jeffrey Fosdick
Betty Rose Chardeen
Sheriff’s Secretary
Command Staff
Administrative
Assistants
Debbie Youngs
Undersheriff’s Account Clerk
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From the Sheriff
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2011 Budget
Breakdown
Police Services
Road Patrol $3,855,812
Detective $922,935
Juvenile $144,997
Crime Lab Contract $75,543
Recreational Safety $310,841
Corrections $7,662,538
Court Security $703,058
Civil Division $258,237
Sheriff Admin/Records Office $1,034,796
Total Expenses $16,191,123
Total Revenue $1,862,781
Total Budget $14,328,342
(Expenses-Revenue)
Sheriff Virts works very closely on a daily basis
with the County Administrator’s Office and the
County Board of Supervisors. Pictured with
Sheriff Virts are; Public Safety Committee
Chairman Robert Plant and Public Safety Committee
member Jody Bender, discussing public
safety and budget issues.
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ERT
Road Patrol
The Road Patrol has the responsibility to preserve the rights of citizens and reduce fear in the county through the prevention
of crime, protection of persons and property, and the maintenance of order in public places.
Number of Deputies 32
Number of Sergeants: 6
Number of Deputies part time: 9
Sheriff's Office fleet vehicles: 74
Miles travelled by patrols in 2011: 1,119,635
Number of complaints in 2011: 33,549
The Divisions of Police Services are Road
Patrol, Detective, Civil and Criminal Records
Office. All are under the command
of Chief Deputy Bob Hetzke, a 32 year
veteran of the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff's Office Complaints Handled 2010-2011
2010 2011 2010 2011
911 Hang Up 155 126 Agg. Harassment 165 119
Air Tank Details 48 51 Harrassment 119 74
Alarms 897 839 Juvenile Problems 180 163
Ambulance 250 270 Larcenies 507 366
Animal Cmpt 265 294 Missing Persons 81 72
Assaults 28 44 Notifications 33 41
Assist to Citizens 1387 1349 Overdose 16 14
Assist to other Dept. 325 269 Order of Protections 302 274
Assist to Motorists 274 248 Other Police 548 593
Bad Checks 30 5 Prop. Damage MVA 1045 925
Boat Cmpts 74 96 Pedestrian Struck 12 8
Bomb Threats 0 1 Pers. Injury MVA 241 232
Burglary 199 127 Property Checks 8107 12192
Criminal Mischief 256 177 Psyc Problems 275 271
Court Details 231 262 Robbery 4 7
Court Security Cmpts 43 42 Snowmobile 25 11
Delayed MVA's 72 79 Spec Inv. 1835 2110
Details 679 628 Subpoena 222 455
Disturbances 1318 1149 Susp. Condition 778 898
Death Invest. 24 24 Traffic Stops 3467 3662
DWI 119 125 Transports 1082 1175
Family Ct. Papers 433 586 Trespass 184 162
Family Troubles 1112 1015 V&T Tickets 1285 1380
Fire Calls 131 192 Warrant Arrests 288 339
Gun shot/Stabbing 7 8 Cancelled Cmpts. 6 11
TOTAL 29158 33549
(minus cancelled complaints)
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Sheriff Office Police Services Division Receives Re-Accreditation
On Tuesday, September 13th, Sheriff Virts, Lieutenant Robert Milby and Deputy Heather Laws travelled
to the Division of Criminal Justice Services in Albany for an awards ceremony honoring the Wayne County
Sheriff’s Office for receiving re-accreditation for the Police Services Division. The Police Services Division
was audited by an inspection team of three assessors from the NYS Department of Criminal
Justice Services for re-accreditation on August 2 – 4th. After an extensive audit of all aspects of the Police
Services Division, the Division was found to be in compliance with all Department of Criminal Justice
Services’ standards and received re-accreditation for five more years. The Division was initially accredited in
2006.
Road Patrol Deputies
Lieutenant Robert Milby, Patrol Commander
Jose' Alvarado - Deputy
Harry Aunkst - Deputy
Zach Aunkst - Deputy
Joseph Ayotte - Deputy
Thomas Baker - Deputy
Stephen Brooks - Deputy
Matthew Carr - Deputy
Rachel Colella - Deputy
Joseph Croft – Sergeant
Gabe DeSanto - Deputy
Aaron DiSanto - Sergeant
Travis Dunn - Deputy
Robert Fiorito - Deputy
Cale Flora - Deputy
Ricky Halvorsen - Deputy
Andrew Hares - Deputy
Robert Harkins - Deputy
Matthew Hilkert - Deputy
James Hinz - Sergeant
Laura Hinz - Deputy
Scott Knapp - Deputy
Heather Laws - Deputy
Larry Lindner - Deputy
George Lorenz – Deputy
Justin Lucia - Deputy
Andrea Martin - Deputy
Brandon Martin - Deputy
Craig Pagnotti - Deputy
Terry Pickett - Deputy
Brian Pitt – Deputy
Joseph Roeland – Deputy
Matthew Ryndock - Sergeant
Tammy Ryndock - Sergeant
Gilbert Sterk - Sergeant
Kevin Vaughn - Deputy
Chris VerStraete - Deputy
Nicholas Yates - Deputy
Matthew Weber - Deputy
Brian Wilbert - Deputy
Part Time Deputies
David Cansdale
Adin Feliciano
Ricky Ippolito
John Judge
Gary McIlwain
David Osborne
George Pierce
Charles Schade
Franklyn Smith
Thomas Smith
Roger VanDemortel
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Day on Patrol
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ERT
Emergency Response Team
K-9
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) provides an enhanced level of
expertise to respond to high risk critical incidents. Team members are
specially trained and equipped to respond to situations where the level
of risk exceeds that of a conventional law enforcement response. These
high risk incidents include; barricaded subjects, hostages, shots-fired
situations, counter-sniper operations, high risk search warrant entries,
drug raids, civil disobedience, dignitary protection, or other law
enforcement responses involving a high risk of serious injury or death
to law enforcement or civilians.
In order to maintain proficiency in their special duties, team
members train monthly. In 2011 team members trained with the
Rochester PD SWAT Team, Ginna Security and with various other
police agencies at the New York State Department of Homeland
Security Training facility in Oriskany, NY.
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) assisted WayneNET on 5 occasions in 2011.
ERT assisted with a behavioral disorder with a gunman who had threatened to harm himself and others.
Trained in firearms, room entry and clearing, building entry, deployment of hostage telephones, vehicle stops,
barricaded suspects, downed officer and civilian rescues, defensive tactics and rapid deployment for active shooter
incidents.
Two of the ERT members attended the FBI Advanced marksman training in Cattaraugus County.
Training was initiated for a hostile action drill with Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Security.
K-9
K-9
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 was made up of three
Canine Teams for the first 8 months of the year, consisting of three
German Shepherds. All three Teams are dual purpose working dogs,
which are all certified in Patrol Apprehension and either Narcotics
Detection or Explosives Detection. In April of 2011 The Sheriff’s
Office had to replace Canine “Anita” who suffered an injury to her
neck which took her out of service. The Sheriff’s Office purchased
K-9 “Majo” from Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. Canine
“Majo” and his handler Deputy Joe Roeland went through a 10
week Patrol School in Syracuse, New York, and another 6 weeks of
Narcotics School in the fall. Canine “Majo” and Deputy Roeland
graduated at the top of their class in both of these schools. The Patrol
school had a total of 6 Canine Teams and the Narcotics school
had 8 Canine Teams from across New York State, who were also
going through basic Canine School. In September of 2011 the
Sheriff’s Office added a fourth Canine Team to the Unit, Canine
“Mazie,” which is a Bloodhound that was donated to the Sheriff’s
Office for the purpose of tracking suspects and missing persons.
Canine “Mazie,” and her handler Deputy Brian Pitt, have been
going through training since she became a member of the Sheriff’s
Office and will be certified to start tracking in early 2012.
Throughout the year these Canines and there handlers put in numerous
hours of training. These Canine teams are called upon to
assist officers from within Wayne County and surrounding counties
for all kinds of crimes and missing persons. The K-9 Unit responded
to 83 calls in 2011 where their assistance was needed and
they were responsible for several criminal apprehensions, found
numerous amounts of narcotics and located missing persons.
Pictured above left - The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Team
Pictured left: Deputy Brian Pitt and his K-9 Bloodhound “Mazie.”
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K-9 “Bara”
Deputy George Lorenz
Total calls for service – 15
Patrol – 1
Track – 1
Narcotics Searches – 10
Vehicles – 1
Residences – 1
Buildings – 3
Schools – 5
Assist Other Departments – 6
K-9 Demonstrations - 4
K-9 “Nitro”
Sergeant JoeCroft
Total calls for service – 35
Patrol –
Area Searches – 2
Building Searches – 1
Criminal Apprehension – 5
Tracking – 16
Warrant Service – 1
Explosive Searches – 5
Assist Other Agencies – 13
K-9 Demonstrations – 3
K-9 “Majo”
Deputy Joe Roeland
Total calls for service – 33
Patrol – 15
Building Searches – 4
Perimeter Checks – 4
Property Checks – 4
Tracks – 3
Narcotics Searches – 17
Vehicles – 1
Residences – 2
Buildings – 3
Packages – 1
Schools – 13
Assist Other Agencies – 22
K-9 Demonstrations – 9
K-9 “Bara” is the oldest Canine in the Sheriff’s
Office and is teamed with Deputy George Lorenz.
K-9 “Bara” assisted law enforcement
agencies and schools throughout Wayne County
and surrounding counties. K-9 “Bara” and Deputy
Lorenz were called in to assist investigators
in trying to locate narcotics from a traffic stop.
The suspect from the stop had hidden the narcotics
in an area where he had been secured
while at the Sheriff’s Office. K-9 “Bara” alerted
on a table that the suspect had been next to and
Investigators located 1 oz of Crack Cocaine in
the area that “Bara” had alerted upon.
K-9 “Nitro” and Sergeant Croft responded to a
request from the U.S. Marshall Service to assist
in the apprehension of 2 escaped prisoners from
the Monroe County Jail for over one week. K-9
“Nitro” was also responsible for the apprehension
of a burglar that had broken into an
occupied dwelling in the Town of Huron, which
led to the arrest of the suspect for burglary .
K-9 “Nitro” played a key role in the apprehension
of car thief in the Town of Sodus after
stealing several vehicles throughout Wayne
County.
K-9 “Majo” conducted numerous demonstrations
throughout Wayne County in 2011. K-9
“Majo” and Deputy Roeland also conducted
school searches throughout Wayne and surrounding
counties. K-9 “Majo” alerted on a
vehicle that Deputy Roeland had stopped,
which resulted in the seizure of 25 grams of
Marihuana from the vehicle along with $1800
cash.
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Crash Management
Acident Reconstruction
The Crash Management Team consists of four members
who are trained in advanced techniques for scene data collection
and who assist in documentation of evidence needed
for the successful prosecution of offenders. The deputies
are assigned to other duties full time and are called in to
assist as needed. The training required to maintain the skill
levels is ongoing and the deputies are constantly learning
new technologies.
When the team is called in to assist, the scene is completely
documented. Evidence is photographed and its location is
documented with measurements. A scale map of the scene
will later be created that will represent the location and relationship
of the evidence graphically. Evidence at the scene
can either help the prosecution or vindicate the innocent.
The expertise utilized to document large collision scenes is
not reserved for collision scenes alone. Members of the
team are occasionally called upon to document crime
scenes.
Sheriff’s deputies utilize different types of technology to
assist them in their duties. At one time, the only tools the
investigator had for mapping were the 100 foot long
metal or cloth tapes in their trunk. The technique still
works and is still utilized but it is limited in the scope it can
cover and decreases in accuracy as the distances increase.
The tapes could only be used for two-dimensional scenes
with any ease. The Sheriff’s Office utilizes a Nikon Total
Station allows the measurements to be made three dimensionally
and accuracy is increased to a fraction of an inch
over thousands of feet.
The Sheriff’s Office also utilizes specialized technology to
retrieve the data within the systems diagnostic module installed
in many vehicles. The module continually monitors
the data fed to it from various sensors within the vehicle.
Its intended purpose was to make a determination and to
anticipate when to deploy the airbags in the car. The data
contained therein can sometimes be used to assist in the
reconstruction of the collision.
Pictured above; accident scenes investigated by the
Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team on Route
104 in Ontario and Sodus, along with an
accident on Strong Road Town of Galen.
Pictured left: Clyde-Savannah Central School bus and
Savannah Town Highway Department snowplow accident
on Route 31 Savannah. This accident was also
investigated by the Sheriff’s Office and gained national
attention.
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Honor Guard
It is the policy of the Wayne County Office of the Sheriff to render final
honors for departed active and former agency personnel. Honor
Guard details may also be provided for a member’s immediate
family (spouse, parent, child or sibling), other deceased law
enforcement personnel, dignitaries or other events as approved by
the Sheriff.
2011 Details
Seven Memorial/Funeral Services
Veteran’s Day Parade
Candlelight Vigil for Survivors of Deceased Officers
Wayne County Public Safety Building Opening Ceremony
Monroe County Honor Guard Ceremony
“Lest we forget”
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Recreational
Safety
The Recreational Safety Unit consists of the Marine
Patrol, the Snowmobile Patrol, an ATV Patrol, and an
Underwater Search and Recovery Team.
The Recreational Safety Unit is supervised by Sergeant
Steven Mitchell and is staffed by full time deputies on
special assignment and part time deputies.
The Marine Patrol polices the waterways of Wayne
County which consists of Lake Ontario with 35 miles
of shore line, Sodus Bay, Port Bay, Blind Sodus Bay,
East Bay, and 35 miles of the Erie Canal. The Sheriff’s
Office maintains 4 Vessels; a 1989 27’ Boston
Whaler, a 2010 24’ Boston Whaler, a 1999 22’ Zodiac
and a 1995 19’ Penn Yan.
The Marine Patrol investigates boating accidents,
which
include personal injury, property damage, capsizing
and
running aground. Other complaints include disabled
vessels, overdue boats, rescues, medical emergencies
on the water, navigational hazards, assisting the
USCG,
vessels adrift and suspicious conditions at the Ginna
Nuclear Power Plant.
The Snowmobile Unit patrols the state and local
snowmobile trails within the county and enforces the
Snowmobile Laws of New York State. The Snowmobile
Unit maintains two 2000 Ski Doo MXZ 700
for patrol.
The Snowmobile Unit Deputies are trained in Snowmobile
Enforcement by the New York State Department
of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation.
2010 2011
Hours of patrol 66 38
Number of miles 583 306
Snowmobile complaints 18 15
Snowmobile accidents 5 3
Warnings issued 5 15
Summons issued 22 4
The ATV Unit patrols the Canal Trail and other areas
based on complaints. The ATV unit maintains a
2006 Yamaha Grizzly for patrol.
The ATV Unit Deputies are trained in ATV Safety
by NYS DEC.
In 2011 the ATV Unit was used for marijuana growing
investigations
.
In 2011 the Recreational Safety Unit instructed classes
in Boater Safety and Snowmobile Safety certifications.
The classes were held at the Town of Ontario Parks
and Recreation facility, the Wayne County Fire Training
Center in Lyons and the Pal-Mac School District.
The total number of students
instructed was 109.
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Underwater Search and Recovery
The Underwater Search and Recovery Team is an 8 member team
consisting of a Dive Master and 7 divers. The Underwater Search and Recovery
Team is used for search and recovery. The Underwater Search and
Recovery Team Divers must be certified divers and are trained locally in
search patterns and recovery techniques. Four of the divers were certified
for diving under the ice.
In 2011, the Underwater Search and Recovery Team acquired the following
equipment through a Homeland Security Grant: a Side Scan Sonar,
which is used for searching large underwater areas. The Dive Team also
acquired a 14 foot inflatable boat with a 20 hp outboard motor. This boat
can be carried to creeks, ponds and water filled quarries throughout the
County.
The Lake Ontario/Sodus Bay multi-agency training with Sheriff’s Office
divers and fire departments was completed in 2011. This training effort
lead to a collaboration between Sheriff’s Office and fire department divers
to train and perform search and rescue missions together.
Difficult Year for Divers
2011 was a particularly difficult year for Sheriff’s Office Divers responding
to dive missions involving the recovery efforts of four drowning
victims. Two of the missions involved recovery efforts in the Erie Canal
and two in Sodus Bay.
One of the Sodus Bay recovery searches was initiated on October 31st
when a Sodus Point man’s boat capsized and he was presumed drowned.
As of the close of the year, with countless hours of searching by numerous
law enforcement agencies and local fire departments utilizing several
divers and pieces of equipment, the man’s body has yet to be recovered.
Sheriff Virts meets with the man’s family on a regular basis and the search
will resume in the early spring of 2012.
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Detective
Detective
Drug Enforcement
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is a member
of WayneNET (Wayne Narcotics Enforcement
Team). WayneNET member agencies also include
the Clyde, Lyons, Macedon, Newark, Sodus,
Sodus Point and Wolcott Police Departments,
along with the Wayne County District Attorney’s
Office.
The mission of WayneNET is to achieve maximum
coordination and cooperation and bring the
combined resources of the member agencies to
primarily and aggressively investigate narcotic
related offenses in the Wayne County area. Chief
Deputy Bob Hetzke, along with Macedon Police
Department Chief John Colella, are cocommanders
of the Task Force. Sheriff’s Investigator
Roger LaClair was named Task Force daily
supervisor.
The Detective Division staff consists of one lieutenant and six investigators. The
Division is under the supervision of Lieutenant Brian Ameele. The Investigators are
responsible for the investigation of all felony crimes such as Aggravated assault,
Rape, Robbery, Homicide, Burglary, Grand Larceny, Arson and Motor Vehicle Theft,
as listed on the FBI Uniform Crime Report. The Division also assists in crisis situations,
such as barricaded suspects and hostage incidents. The six investigators rotate
as the “on call” investigator.
The Detective Division assists the Wayne County police departments with felony,
misdemeanor and special investigations as requested.
Investigators are also members of the Wayne County Fire Cause and Origin Team
assisting the Wayne County Fire Coordinator’s Office and fire departments throughout
the County. In 2011, Sheriff’s Investigators assisted with the investigation of a fatal
fires in the Village of Palmyra and the Towns of Sodus and Macedon.
Detective Division Personnel
Lieutenant Brian Ameele
Sergeant James Dallas Sergeant Rodney Gifford
Sergeant Mark Loveless Sergeant Kevin Kuntz
Sergeant Roger LaClair Sergeant Alan Graham
Sergeant Thomas Virts
Uniform Crime Report 2010-2011
2010 2011
Violent Crime Total 51 42
Homicide 0 0
Rape, Forcible 5 8
Robbery 3 4
Arson 0 1
Aggravated Assault 43 29
Property Crime Total 643 417
Burglary 184 116
Grand Larceny 437 287
MV Theft 22 14
Totals 694 459
WayneNET/Sheriff’s Office Drug Activity for 2011
Funds Spent Funds Seized Vehicles Seized Arrests
$7,875.00 $42,821.90 5 82
Drugs Seized
64.8 grams of crack cocaine 50 Soma pills
79.6 grams of powder cocaine 12 Clonazepan pills
528 marihuana plants 29 Nortiptyline HCL pills
3.41 lbs of marihuana 4 Tramadol pills
5 guns 5 Codeine pills
196 Hydrocodone pills 8 Methadone pills
13 Oxycontin pills 140,374 non-stamped cigarettes
120 Valium pills 50 Soma pills
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Criminal Records
Criminal Records
Responsibilities of the Records Office
Maintains all written and computer documents
generated by Police Services of the Sheriff’s
Office.
Handles Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
Processes criminal warrants
Processes trail and other notices from the local
justice courts.
Performs background checks for individuals
and various agencies.
Processes pistol permits and performs “Brady”
checks for pistol permit amendments.
Maintains all Sheriff’s Office statistical data.
2010 2011
Total complaints received: 29,161 33,549
DWI arrests: 92 117
Criminal arrests: 900 891
Vehicle & Traffic: 446 561
Miscellaneous arrests: 199 246
Motor vehicle accidents: 1,047 1,014
# of people injured in MVA's 227 206
# of people killed in MVA's 3 6
2010 2011
Pistol Permit Applications: 387 444
Pistol permit Amendments (Brady cks) 304 632
ID Cards: 182 106
NYS Messages Transmitted: 2,187 2,404
Record Checks: 1,468 1,545
Accident Reports Processed: 1,106 1,047
Registered Sex Offenders in County: 263 280
Pictured above: screenshot of the police records
management software used by the Records Office.
Records Office Staff
Michele Bennett Debby Jayne
Nicol Carr Jeanne Bailey
All Offenses Investigated by Sheriff's Office
OFFENSE 2010 2011
Kidnaping 18 5
Forcible Rape 5 8
Forcible Sodomy 12 3
Sexual Assault with an object 0 2
Forcible Fondling 20 18
Course of Repeated Sexual Contact 1 1
Robbery 3 4
Aggravated Assault 37 29
Simple Assault 273 259
Intimidation 161 129
Arson 1 1
Burglary/Breaking and Entering 187 118
Purse-Snatching 1 0
Shoplifting 12 10
Theft from a Building 190 87
Theft from a Coin-Operated Machine or Device 1 0
Theft from a Motor Vehicle 136 62
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories 11 10
All Other Larceny 245 206
Motor Vehicle Theft 28 17
Counterfeiting/Forgery 21 18
False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game 4 5
Credit Card / ATM Fraud 0 1
Impersonation 58 43
Welfare Fraud 8 4
Stolen Property Offenses 7 15
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 351 274
Drug/Narcotic Violations 124 177
Drug Equipment Violations 2 4
Incest 1 0
Statutory Rape 5 2
Pornography/Obscene Material 5 6
Weapon Law Violations 19 22
Bad Checks 9 3
Disorderly Conduct 31 24
Driving Under the Influence 170 232
Family Offense, Nonviolent 3 0
Liquor Law Violations 15 9
Trespass of Real Property 174 120
All Other Offenses 729 621
TOTAL OFFENSES 3078 2550
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Juvenile
Juvenile Office Programs
The Juvenile Office is a specialized subdivision of the Road Patrol. The Juvenile
Deputy is a certified Juvenile Officer through Division of Criminal Justice
Services. The Juvenile Office conducts criminal investigations involving juveniles
(those youths between the ages of 7 and 15). The Juvenile Office works closely with
Child Protective; Department of Youth and Aging; Public Health; Probation; other
state and local police agencies; STOP DWI; fire departments; schools; District Attorney’s
Office and the County Attorney’s Office. The Juvenile Officer is Deputy
William Benedict.
2011 Juvenile Division Activity
Burglary 1 Criminal Trespass 6
Larceny 7 Agg. Harassment 3
Poss of Marihuana 6 Menacing 2
Sex Offences 11 Robbery 2
Criminal Mischief 16 Conspiracy 2
Assault 8 Non-Arrestable Offences 26
Unauthor. Use of Mot Veh 4 Total Cases 177
Runaway/Missing Person 30
Domestic Violence 63
Mental Health Law 24 Number of Juveniles Transported 32
Family Court Warrant 3 Miles Travelled on Transports 10,927
Endangering 1 Hours Spent on Transports 301
Bicycle Safety Neighborhood Watch Operation Safe Child ID
School # of students Locations Locations
Wayne Central Elementary 480 Williamson Sodus Primary School
North Rose -Wolcott Elem. 276 Sodus Gananda Middle School
Pal-Mac Elementary 144 Sodus Point Wayne Central Elementary
Clyde Wayne Central Primary
Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Walworth Freewill School
School # of students # of citizens 130 Macedon Fire Department
Wayne Central Primary 245 Wayne County Fair
North-Rose-Wolcott Elem. 58 Radar Smart Trailer Newark Fest
# of hours deployed 300 Palmyra Canaltown Days
Car Seat Safety Clyde Health Fair
Locations Juvenile Fire Setter Ontario Parks and Recreation
Red Creek Community Center # of Juveniles 4 Williamson Days
Lincoln Fire Department Ginna Health Fair
Wolcott Fire Department # of ID's issued 1998
Ontario Fire Department Child Safe Gunlocks
Macedon Fire Department # gunlock issued 2008
Ontario Ambulance
Wayne County Fair
Seats inspected 200
Seats Replaced 125
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COURT SECURITY
The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff Court Security Unit is fully accredited by the New York
State Sheriff’s Association and is staffed by 11 full time Court Security Officers. The primary goal of the
Court Security Staff is to maintain a safe and secure environment for all people that enter the Hall of Justice
as well as assure that all Court proceedings are handled in a professional and timely matter.
The Court Security Unit is comprised of Court Security Officers Pat Maddock, Dan Carr, Scott Haines,
Dawn Pisciotti, Heath Wadhams, Adam Verkey, Robin Ross, Leslie DeWind, Jessie Kidder, Margaret
Fischette and John Bliek. Officer Dave Phillips resigned during the year to take a different job within the
County. Officer Phillips position was not refilled.
In 2011, 46,713 people entered the Hall of Justice. Court Security Officers issued vouchers for 11,628
items that were taken from people visiting the Hall of Justice that were deemed contraband or inappropriate
materials to be carried within the building. Of the 11,628 items vouchered 2 items were confiscated
and not returned one of which resulted in an arrest.
In 2011, the Court Security Unit provided security for Family Court, County Court, Supreme Court and
Surrogate Court. Court Security also provide security for 15 visiting judge’s and 18 Department of Motor
Vehicle Hearing days. The Court Security Unit was also responsible for 2 Drug Court Graduations at the
Ohmann Theater. During the year 2011, 20 jury trials took place; 10 in County Court and 10 in Supreme
Court, for a total of 1,879 jurors reporting for jury duty. In addition, the District Attorney reconvened the
Grand Jury 50 days in which Court Security provided assistance. The Court Security Unit took into custody
23 adults and 22 juveniles in 2011. Court Security Officers also participated in 2 fire drills and 17
high school tours.
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Civil Division
Civil Office Staff
Lieutenant Stephen Sklenar
Deputy Richard Salerno
Deputy Paul Montemorano
Julianna Lake
Cindy Tyler
The Civil Division is a service provided by all Sheriff's Offices throughout
New York State.
The purpose and function of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division
is to serve and execute the various legal processes (including Family
Court orders as of January 1, 2011) issued by and for the several noncriminal
courts of New York State and for jurisdictions of other states.
The Civil Division is the enforcement vehicle for all courts, including small
claims, village, town, county, state and federal jurisdictions.
Legal processes administered by the Civil Division for the legal community and
the general public include: Income and property executions; notices, summonses,
subpoenas and petitions; court orders: contempt of court, civil arrests, orders of
seizure and attachments; and warrants of eviction.
Collections through the Civil Division are done by way of income executions
(wage garnishments) and property executions, which authorize the
Sheriff to seize property and then sell it at a Sheriff's sale. The sale proceeds
are then applied to satisfy the judgment.
In 2011, the function of collecting inmate bails and fines was removed
from the Civil Office and became the responsibility of the jail facility.
2010 2011 %Change 10-11
Collected for Civil Actions $1,350,761.45 $1,422,032.95
5.28%
Total Dollars Received by Civil Office $2,133,599.45 $1,422,032.95
-33.35%
Paid Out to Creditors, Debtors, Etc $1,337,932.36 1,404,447.38
4.97%
Dollars Refunded $12,366.89 $15,720.97
27.12%
Total Checks Uttered $2,133,137.45 1,420,138.35
-33.42%
Dollars Remitted Treasurer $164,717.04 $170,234.57
3.35%
Total Summons and Complaints Processed 473 496
4.86%
Total Executions Processed, Income and Property 976 892
-8.61%
Service Attempts 1560 2544
63.08%
Actual Papers Served 1519 1638
7.83%
Warrants to Remove 155 173
11.61%
Persons Removed 141 113
-19.86%
Total Documents Entered 1594 2701
69.45%
Total Documents Closed 1457 2823
93.75%
Evictions Completed 92 82
-10.87%
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CORRECTIONS
Corrections
The Wayne County Jail facility is a local maximum security penal institution
with a maximum capacity of 190 beds to provide for the incarceration
of offenders for the safety of our community. The Sheriff, as chief law enforcement
officer of the county, is responsible for the policing of our community
and then the delicate incarceration for the public safety and the rehabilitation
of the offenders.
The Jail is regulated by the New York State Commission of Corrections.
Annual Jail Training Requirements
Suicide Prevention Fire Safety
CPR/First Aid Cultual Diversity
Use of Force Sexual Harrassment
Blood Borne Pathogens Work Place Violence
Firearms County Policy Compliance Training
Use of OC Gas Inmate Classification
The Correction Staff of 2011 was under the command of Major Lester W. Carr, as the Chief Administrating Officer,
and assisted by; Lieutenant Jeffrey Fosdick.
Sergeant Dave Ambeau Sergeant James Miller Sergeant Craig Schwartz
Sergeant Terri Bushart Sergeant Richard Morrison Sergeant Chuck Verplank
Sergeant Fred Crane Sergeant Tim Powell
CO Scott Carr CO Tom Gutschow CO Joilynn Rising
CO John Robson CO Tina Jackson CO Melanie Maybe
CO Julie VanLeeuwen CO Eric Carr CO Lena Wilson
CO Gerald Ellis CO Ed Kozlowski CO James Smith
CO Lisa Warren CO Bill Smith CO Amy Spino
CO Nancy Gowan CO Don Dennie CO Andrew Steel
CO Rick Orlopp CO Shane Donahue CO Philip Bustos
CO Chris VanDemortel CO Chad Gunther CO Heather Critchfield
CO Chris Bray CO Tracy Kozlowski CO David Palmer
CO John Hill CO Phillip Juliano CO Robert St. Jean
CO Deborah Melville CO Patty Rizzo CO Armand Miale
CO Scott McLouth CO Dale Burnett CO Jon Johnville
CO Jim Jackson CO Tim Trayer CO Jeremy Poole
CO Roxanne Swift CO Steve Groot CO Christopher Kerr
CO Deborah Blondell CO Vance Carr CO James Black
CO Brian Schleede CO Shawn Gerber CO Joshua Koeberle
CO Greg Vanfleet CO Brian Miller CO John Fioco
CO Frank Paddock CO Bruce Griffin CO William Maier
CO Elizabeth Palmer CO John Tyler CO Thomas Romano
CO Eric Wood CO Robert Spry CO Chad Christler
CO Anthony Vogts CO Steve Prinzi
Part-time Transport Deputies: Rick Ippolito Gary McIlwain
Frank Smith Jack Robinson
Weekend Work Officers: Lisa Juliano Ray Leno
Robert Vanfleet
Medical Staff: Peter Crane, MD Virginia Lindley, RN
Tom Fletcher, PA Bernice Miller, RN
Receptionists: Mary Weaver Kim Bixby
Account Clerk: Christine Vieira
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Corrections Division Report
2010 2011
Admissions 1,719 2,308
Mug Shots 6,609 6,520
Fingerprints 4,406 4,650
Transports 2,193 2,390
Inmate meals 160,067 145,490
Law Library 92 163
Outside recreation 7,937 8,110
Private Attorney Visits 232 272
Public Defender visits 424 465
Inmate Visits 5,793 4,820
Inmate workers hours 20,552 24,494
Medical room Visits 3,394 3,610
Dr. Visits 150 124
Inmates to see Dentist 119 93
Physicals 1,275 1,337
TB Tests 1,181 1,272
Lab Samples 76 171
HIV tests 122 45
Constant/5 ck watches 242 169
Inmates in medical cells 365 475
Direct case management 87 137
Court ordered MH
Evaluations 5 17
On site psychiatrist visits 95 106
Non patient crisis groups 995 966
Pre-trial contacts 754 678
Pre-trial releases 215 198
Probation officers visits 132 111
Parole officer visits 169 195
Parole Hearings 100 127
BOCES class days 224 245
Inmates attending classes 7,035 8,570
FLACRA evaluations 613 404
FLACRA Group attendees 5,809 5,694
WCAP parenting attendees 643 441
Drug Court visits 33 15
Jail tours 30 35
Jail tour attendees 273 259
Sheriff’s Office Receives Jail
Accreditation
In 2011, The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received Jail Facility
Accreditation and was honored at the Wayne County Board of Supervisors
monthly meeting on September 20th.
Executive Director Peter Kehoe of the New York State Sheriffs’
Association presented the Sheriff’s Office with the Jail Facility
Accreditation.
Sheriff Virts stated, “Thank you to all the correction officers for your
help and assistance in achieving this monumental accomplishment.
Your work is a significant part of our Sheriff’s Office Public Safety
formula and this achievement of accreditation places an explanation
point on that important, demanding and difficult role you serve. Accreditation
is no easy task, with less than half the Sheriffs’ Office Jail
Facilities in the state being accredited. I applaud all of you for your
hard work, dedication and professionalism. I accept this achievement
of the Jail Facility Accreditation for all the correction officers and
members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, our county government
and all the people of Wayne County we protect and serve.”
Sheriff Virts stated, “But why do we go through all this hard work?
Because accreditation provides the best standards and policies for the
daily operation of duty and service for our deputy sheriffs, court security
officers and correction officers to achieve at a higher level of expectation
and excellence. Their dedication and achievement to become
accredited provides the finest in professional operating principles
for each of the accredited divisions;
1. To increase the effectiveness and efficiency of existing personnel,
equipment and facilities to the extent possible;
2. To promote increased cooperation and coordination among law
enforcement agencies and other agencies in the criminal justice services;
3. To ensure the appropriate training of law enforcement personnel;
and
4. To promote public confidence.
That is why the Office of Sheriff strives to be fully accredited.”
Pictured back L-R : Supervisor Robert Plant, Lieutenant Jeff
Fosdick; Major Les Carr, Undersheriff Rick House; NYS Sheriff’s
Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe and Sheriff Barry Virts.
Front L-R: Correction Officer Josh Koeberle; Correction Sergeant
Tim Powell and Correction Sergeant Rick Morrison, at the Accreditation
ceremony at the Board of Supervisors in September 2011.
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Jail Advisory Board
The Jail Advisory Board is a consortium of Sheriff’s Office Jail Administration, local, state and federal government
employees, not for profit agencies and the WC Public Safety Committee Board of Supervisor members.
This group provides direct services to the inmate population and/or peripheral services to the inmate’s families
and children. Sheriff Virts states, “This board not only works with the inmates, but with their families and children.
Let’s remember the families and especially the children who have done nothing wrong, but get caught up
in many social and economic challenges created by their incarcerated family member. The goal from a penal
facility is subject management and for a post release plan to reduce, if not eliminate recidivism.”
AIDS CARE Pre-Trial Release
Wayne County Board of Supervisors Probation
BOCES Good News Jail Ministry
Council on Alcoholism Sodus Community Health
Dept. of Social Services The Shop
Finger Lakes Alcohol Counseling and Referral Agency Victim's Resource Center
Legal Assistance of Western New York Wayne Behavioral Health Network
Literacy Volunteers Wayne County Action Program
Pioneer Library System Wayne County Jail
Planned Parenthood Wayne County Public Health
Workforce Development
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A Day in Jail
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Correction Officer William Maier
Correction Officer Thomas Romano
Welcome to Our New
Employees 2011
Deputy Brian Wilbert
Peter Crane, MD
Jail Medical Director
Correction officer John Fioco
Deputy Matt Weber
Correction Officer Josh Koeberle
Deputy Justin Lucia
Deputy Travis Dunn
Thomas Fletcher, Physician Assistant
Jail Medical
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Wayne County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
7376 Route 31, Suite 1000
Lyons, NY 14489 (315) 946-9711 waynecosheriff.org
Sheriff (315) 946-5797 bvirts@co.wayne.ny.us
Barry Virts
Undersheriff (315) 946-5800 rhouse@co.wayne.ny.us
Richard House
Chief Deputy (315) 946-5776 bhetzke@co.wayne.ny.us
Robert Hetzke
Corrections Major (315) 946-5801 lcarr@co.wayne.ny.us
Lester Carr
Civil Lieutenant (315) 946-5792 ssklenar@co.wayne.ny.us
Stephen Sklenar
Road Patrol Lieutenant (315) 946-5788 rmilby@co.wayne.ny.us
Robert Milby
Detective Lieutenant (315) 946-5778 bameele@co.wayne.ny.us
Brian Ameele
Corrections Lieutenant (315) 946-5810 jfosdick@co.wayne.ny.us
Jeffrey Fosdick
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LAW ENFORCEMENT OATH OF HONOR
ON MY HONOR, I WILL NEVER BETRAY MY BADGE, MY
INTEGRITY, MY CHARACTER, OR THE PUBLIC TRUST. I WILL
ALWAYS HAVE THE COURAGE TO HOLD MYSELF AND OTHERS
ACCOUNTABLE FOR OUR ACTIONS. I WILL ALWAYS UPHOLD
THE CONSTITUTION, MY COMMUNITY AND THE OFFICE I
SERVE.
2011 Annual Report prepared by: 2011 Annual Report submitted by:
____________________________ ____________________________
Richard R. House, Undersheriff Barry C. Virts, Sheriff
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