For More Information Contact:
Captain John Watterson 845-486-3860
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports that in order to combat domestic violence, the Special Operations Bureau conducted comprehensive investigations into violations of Orders of Protection by individuals incarcerated at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center in 2025.
As a result of the aforementioned investigations 37 incarcerated individuals were charged with allegedly contacting protected parties in direct violation of active Orders of Protection. A total of 59 criminal charges, including 22 felony counts and 37 misdemeanor counts, were ultimately filed against the defendants.
All cases will be prosecuted by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office. The investigations remain ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as appropriate. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that Orders of Protection are legally enforceable at all times, including during periods of incarceration, and violations of these orders will be prosecuted.
As with all criminal cases, the charges described above are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
