Access Greene County Recent Arrests
Greene County recent arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Catskill, New York. Sheriff Gregory R. Seeley oversees law enforcement, criminal investigations, and jail operations. The county has a population near 49,000 and covers 658 square miles along the Hudson River. The original jail on Bridge Street closed in 2018, and inmates are now housed in a new facility on State Route 9W in Coxsackie. If you need to look up recent arrests in Greene County, you can contact the sheriff, use state databases, or submit a FOIL request for booking records.
Greene County Overview
Greene County Sheriff's Office and Recent Arrests
The Greene County Sheriff's Office sits at 80 Bridge Street in Catskill, NY 12414. Sheriff Seeley leads the department. The main phone is 518-943-3300 and the fax is 518-943-6832. You can also email sheriff@discovergreene.com with questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Office | Greene County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414 |
| Phone | 518-943-3300 |
| Fax | 518-943-6832 |
| sheriff@discovergreene.com | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | Greene County Sheriff |
The office runs several specialized units. There are 3 full-time and 2 part-time criminal investigators. Two K-9 units are trained in narcotics detection. The department also handles marine patrol on the Hudson River, court security, and civil process service. For warrant information, contact the Civil Office or the County Clerk at 518-843-3300.
Crime stats from 2017 show a violent crime rate of 289.3 per 100,000 people and a property crime rate of 1,054.4 per 100,000. These numbers give you a sense of the volume of arrests and criminal activity in Greene County.
How to Search Recent Arrests in Greene County
Start by calling the sheriff's office at 518-943-3300. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and where they are being held. Since the old jail closed and inmates are housed in surrounding counties, the sheriff's office is often the best first point of contact for current booking status.
For online searches, the New York eCourts portal covers criminal case records from courts across the state. The WebCrims tool shows court dates and case status for criminal cases. Both are free to use and available around the clock.
FOIL requests are another option. Under New York's Freedom of Information Law, you can ask any public agency for records. Send your request to the Sheriff's Office at 80 Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414. You can also email it. Include the full name of the person, the date range, and what records you want. The agency must respond within five business days. Copies run $0.25 per page.
Greene County Jail and Booking Records
The Greene County jail situation is unique. The original facility on Bridge Street closed on April 20, 2018 due to structural concerns. That jail had 56 beds but only 40 were approved for use. A new facility has been built on State Route 9W in Coxsackie. It has 62 beds and covers 78,653 square feet.
Recent incarceration stats show a daily average population of 45 to 52 inmates. The facility runs at 70 to 80 percent occupancy. Average monthly bookings come in between 50 and 60. Pretrial detainees stay an average of 28 days, while sentenced inmates average 42 days.
Looking at the types of charges, violent felonies make up 28 percent of the inmate population. Non-violent felonies are the largest group at 40 percent. Misdemeanors account for 25 percent. The remaining 7 percent are other offenses. This breakdown shows that a significant share of recent arrests in Greene County involve felony-level charges.
To find out where a specific inmate is housed, call the Sheriff's Department at 518-943-3300. Because of the transition between facilities, the current housing location may vary. Staff can direct you to the right place for visitation or correspondence.
Recent Arrests and Court Records
Greene County is part of the Third Judicial District. The county court is at 320 Main Street in Catskill. The District Attorney's Office is at 411 Main Street. Criminal cases from recent arrests are processed through these courts.
Under CPL 160.50, cases that result in dismissal or acquittal are sealed. Sealed records do not appear in public searches. So if you cannot find an arrest record, it may have been sealed rather than deleted. This law applies across all New York courts.
The Criminal History Record Search costs $95 per search and covers courts statewide. It is more thorough than a local search. For free options, stick with eCourts and WebCrims.
Getting Copies of Arrest Records
The Greene County Clerk's Office at 411 Main Street in Catskill maintains court records. The phone number is 518-943-3330. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document.
For FOIL requests directed at the sheriff, use the contact information above. The DCJS FOIL page has tips on writing effective requests. Be specific and include dates.
State tools round out your options. The DOCCS inmate lookup is free and tracks state prison inmates. The sex offender registry is searchable online. For personal record reviews, use the DCJS records review process.
Arrest Record Resources in Greene County
Crime victims in Greene County can use the VINE notification system. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-888-VINE-4-NY. You will get alerts when an offender's custody status changes. The service is free and confidential.
The DCJS website has crime stats and criminal justice data. The statistics page breaks down arrest data by county. The Greene County government portal at greenegovernment.com has links to the probation department and social services.
Note: Because of the jail closure and rebuild, contacting the sheriff's office directly is the best way to get current information about where Greene County inmates are housed.
Cities in Greene County
Greene County includes the village of Catskill and several smaller communities. No cities in this county have populations large enough for a dedicated arrest records page. You can search for recent arrests in any Greene County community using the sheriff's office contacts or the state tools listed above.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Greene County. Arrests near the county line may have been processed in a neighboring jurisdiction.