Remembering former Clinton County Sheriff Russell Trombly 

Former Clinton County Sheriff Russell Trombly passed away at his home in Chazy, NY with family by his side on March 28th. Russell became a New York State trooper in May of 1948 assigned to Troop B, covering a territory from Lake Champlain to Lake Ontario. Among the many highlights of his 28-year career as a trooper was escorting Jacqueline Kennedy and her children during a ski vacation to Lake Placid. He participated in the manhunt in the Adirondacks for the killer Robert F. Garrow; the largest manhunt at the time, in New York State history.

Ontario County Honored by U.S. DEA for Prescription Drug Collection Program

Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero, DEA Resident Agent in Charge Timothy Kernan, and Brianna Wright, former Drug-Free Communities Project Director for The Partnership of Ontario County.

Wayne County Jail Administrator Lester Carr Celebrates Retirement

Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts is always prepared, but he has stepped up his game to be ready for any emergency requiring black shoes. Pictured above (bottom) are just some of his favorites. Barry wore his shiniest shoes recently when he presided over a retirement ceremony for long-time jail administrator Lester Carr, pictured above (top). Les' three brothers also work for Barry, and he told a few stories at their expense. Sheriff Phil Povero made a presentation to Les for his work with the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy, and jail administrators from Cayuga, Madison, Steuben, Ontario, Monroe, and Chemung counties were on hand to congratulate Les on his retirement. Tom Mitchell and Ed Wutzer presented a plaque to Les for his many contributions to the Association and his assistance to jail administrators throughout the state.

Orange County Chief Investigator Gregory Gaetano to Retire after 37 Years of Service

Chief Investigator Gregory T. Gaetano will retire this week after 27 years in law enforcement. Greg began his career as a New Windsor Police Dispatcher on April 22, 1978. He advanced to Police Officer, detective, Patrol Sergeant and Commanding Officer of the department's Community Policing Unit before retiring after 25 years of service.

Greg's stated his career with the Orange County Sheriff's Office in January of 2003. He was responsible for the administrative oversight of the Narcotics Unit, oversight of training programs, and oversight of the law enforcement accreditation program. 

He coordinated efforts to have the Office receive Law Enforcement Accreditation from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. In 2012 he became an Accreditation Assessor for the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. 

Greg obtained and administered such grants as the Crime Suppression Initiative, Operation IMPACT and GIVE grants. He worked with local, state and federal agencies in the Counter Terrorism Zone 4 (CTZ4) area. In 2013 he was assigned by the Sheriff to sit as Chairman of the CTZ4 Committee. Greg coordinated efforts with the Orange County Gang & Crime Intel Unit and augmented the Intel capabilities of the Corrections Security Risk Group and Field Intelligence Officer Unit. For several years Greg was also the Coordinator of the County Wide DNA Reconciliation program. 

Greg is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at SUNY Orange. He is a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #444 in Newburgh and holds the rank of Past Grand Knight. As for his retirement, he plans on teaching, doing accreditation assessments for DCJS and continued work in the area of community and public service. We thank Greg for his service and wish him success in his future endeavors!