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This page condemned the summer riots and we do so for the storming of Congress yesterday. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5292722377404503&id=100000003786851

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2020 had many challenges for all of us. Here is to a bright 2021! Happy New Year from all of us to all you! Please be safe and enjoy responsibly!

Today is National Heroes Day 2020 has seen so many Heroes from health care workers, to scientists, to law enforcement to teachers to the people that keep us going every day on the roadways in gas stations in stores and in every aspect of life. The Government has attempted to define people into essential and non essential jobs.... I reject the label "non-essential". Because your job may be classified as "non-essential" by some elected official it is not "non-essential" to you or to your family to your boss and frankly to your mental health. So there are alot of Heroes in this Country those who are in professions that jeopardize their and their families health everyday because they choose to serve those most at risk and others who simply keep us going. Thank A Hero Remember they are all around us.

As we do every year we are tracking Santa. For those with a scanner or app every half hour we will be broadcasting Santa's location for a few hours

From the staff at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Merry Christmas to all, stay safe, and enjoy the holiday.

A Big Thank You to the Johnstown Dollar General for their donation for Salvation Army Toy Giveaway https://www.facebook.com/349941155214880/posts/1587430718132578/

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatch Center are now experiencing 911 outages and call drops from AT&T users. Our local equipment is working fine, this is an AT&T issue. Please be prepared if you are an AT&T customer and need assistance You can try calling 518-736-2100 or 911 and hopefully one of them will work for you. If not please drive to your nearest Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS or Hospital for help, thank you!

PLEASE SHARE ASAP TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN RIDING THEIR SNOWMOBILES ON THE GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE TODAY AND TONIGHT: GET OFF THE LAKE ASAP IT IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE. IN PARTS THERE IS ONLY A DUSTING OF SNOW ON TOP OF LESS THAN A QUARTER INCH OF ICE.... NOT ONLY ARE YOU JEOPARDIZING YOUR LIVES BUT THE LIVES OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS WHO WILL HAVE TO RESPOND. GET OFF THE LAKE SO YOU'LL BE AROUND FOR CHRISTMAS. IF ONE OF YOU GOES THROUGH THE ICE THE OTHERS WILL FOLLOW AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WILL INCAPACITATE YOU IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES.

The huge Fall and Winter surge of CV19 that Dr.'s Fauci, Birx and the CDC has been predicting every week for 8 months has hit the State and Country. Continue to follow the universal precautions: Wear masks, social distance, wash and disinfect.... Build your immune system. If you are in any of the high risk categories (seniors, diabetics, copd, people with other auto-immune diseases) or have a family member or loved one who is stay home, self quarantine, order groceries in and limit contact. Basically use common sense. Those who die from CV19 are not just numbers they're someone's family or loved ones, please remember that. Those who are isolated need calls and need to know they're not forgotten Watch for signs of mental issues with yourself, family and friends. The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published a research paper that concluded 40% of Americans are experiencing symptoms of mental issues. These include sleeplessness, anxiety, over drinking, drug use, overdoses, suicidal ideation, attempted suicides and suicides at the extreme end. Don't drive yourself crazy. The majority of people who test CV19 positive have no or minimal symptoms and will fully recover. They don't tell you that enough. STAY SAFE

Too important not to share The other Pandemic: Crime https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5174931352516940&id=100000003786851

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Mental Health issues are affecting up to 40% of people in the US due to CV19 and it's related restrictions and isolation. (JAMA). That's more people than cv19. The toll will be long term. Here are some tips. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5174482465895162&id=100000003786851... Get help for yourself or someone you know if needed.

https://www.facebook.com/100000003786851/posts/5168536606489748/ Remember Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx have been saying a fall and winter spike will occur and double the number of positives and increase deaths. Also remember they have doubled testing in 4 months and with increased testing there will be increased positives. ... Also remember 99% recovery rate. Social distance, wear masks, disinfect and wash. Protect your older family members and those at risk.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2020 Contact: Renee L. Earl Regional Animal Shelter... (518) 725-5956 [email protected] Fulton County Regional SPCA teams up with Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for Don’t Shave December campaign Fulton County Sheriff’s Office employees help raise funds and awareness for SPCA. GLOVERSVILLE, NY Employees of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office to donate funds to the Fulton County Regional SPCA and in return they can grow and maintain facial hair for the month of December while at work when it is ordinarily not permitted. The Don’t Shave December campaign is a spin-off of the widely popular No Shave November. The Sheriff’s Office for the third year in a row has joined the No Shave November movement. They have donated over $4,000 in the past three years to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children. Investigator Deborah Humphrey, the lead investigator with most of the animal neglect and abuse cases for the Sheriff’s Office approached the Sheriff and Undersheriff and suggested that the Sheriff allow for Don’t Shave December with the funds supporting the Fulton County Regional SPCA, a local Organization in need of funds.. The Sheriff contacted me about the Don’t Shave December project. It was a no-brainer to say yes! Any time we can partner with a local organization to raise funds and awareness about our shelter, we are completely on board says Renee L. Earl, President of the SPCA. The Sheriff is a huge animal lover and supporter, and this opportunity is a great honor for us, Earl said. Sheriff Giardino credited Investigator Humphrey with suggesting this excellent project to a very worthwhile local cause. The Sheriff hopes to raise over $1,000 for the SPCA. As a donation funded animal shelter, we have been severely impacted financially by the COVID restrictions. We were forced to cancel our biggest fundraising event of the year, Woofstock, and we are sorely feeling the effects. We have had to think outside the box for new and creative, COVID compliant fundraising efforts, and the Sheriff Office idea is a fantastic one stated Earl. Regional Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter comprised of 50 strong-willed volunteers who are determined to make a difference in the lives of the animals in our care. Our mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and mind of the community to help animals. We provide immediate shelter and care for homeless or abused animals and either reunite these animals with their owners or find them new, loving homes. We will actively promote animal and owner education, training, and public awareness in hope that one day our services will not be needed. If you would like to donate to the Regional Animal Shelter in memory of one of your pets or to help, our address is: 117 West Fulton Street, Gloversville, New York, 12078. See more

Thank you very much to the Pine Tree Rifle Club for their loyal support of the FCSO K9 Program. They and the sponsors of their Annual K9 Ride have donated well over $100,000 https://www.facebook.com/177045985696299/posts/3655649511169245/

On Friday November 20, 2020, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office Division of Corrections held a small graduation ceremony for the Corrections Basic Officer Class. Over the past 6 weeks with the assistance from the FCCF training staff led by Training Sgt. Willis Wood, these men were put through weeks of learning Minimum Standards, Penal Law, a 40 hour weapons range, defensive tactics and many other areas of the job. Pictured below (L-R) FCSO Undersheriff Dan Izzo, FCCF Captain Keith Ackerknecht, FCCF Officers Charles Berry, Patrick Sprouse, Noah Bailey, Brad Haight, & Timothy Berenger, FCSO Sheriff Richard Giardino, Herkimer County Officers John Rando & Kevin White, HCSO Sheriff Scott Scherer, HCSO Undersheriff Scott Leskavar and FCSO Training Sgt. Willis Wood.

I hope this week starts as well as last week's did. Last Monday this brother and sister team appeared at the FCSO with Mom. They brought Thank You cards to the Sheriff to thank him and all members of the Office for what we do. Thank you Logan and Lilly. It meant a lot.

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Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Protect your high risk family members. Know the risks and use precautions to reduce and prevent the CV19.... I want to especially thank the women and men of all Divisions of the FCSO who are working today. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5115234001820009&id=100000003786851

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UPDATE OUR FIRST ATTEMPT AT THE "PEACE" PIES AND EGGNOG DELIVERY WAS AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS ALMOST 100 PIES WILL BE DELIVERED... PEOPLE WERE VERY THANKFUL AND APPRECIATED OUR EFFORTS AND THE STORES FOR HELPING THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALL THE STORES THAT DONATED TARGET DISTRIBUTION DROPPED OFF MORE PIES THIS MORNING THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF ALL DIVISIONS WHO VOLUNTEERED TO DELIVER THE PIES AND EGGNOG: COMMUNICATIONS: JESS, MICHELLE AND TWILA ROAD PATROL: JORDAN RON AND EVAN CORRECTIONS MATT RICH PRESS RELEASE November 23, 2020 THANKSGIVING PEACE PIES Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino announced the distribution of Thanksgiving Peace Pies and Eggnog to those who do not have dessert on Thanksgiving. Sheriff Giardino said the pies are a way to provide something to help people to have a peaceful Thanksgiving in these very chaotic times. The Sheriff wishes to thank the following businesses who donated on very short notice to our community in an effort to let people know that we are thinking of them over the Thanksgiving holiday: Aldi in Johnstown Hannaford Grocery in Gloversville Price Chopper of Gloversville and Johnstown Service Deli Provisions of Johnstown Stewarts Shops of Fulton County Members of all Divisions of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office have volunteered to distribute the pies and eggnog on their own time. Sheriff Giardino thanks both the Alliance Union and the PBA Union membership for their help. Pies are limited and we ask you to respond as soon as possible. If you already have a meal with a dessert planned, we ask that you pass and let someone else accept this offer. Please call 518-736-2116 on Tuesday (11/24/2020) to leave a message requesting a pie or eggnog speak slowly and clearly leaving your name, phone number and address with the best time for us to deliver them between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday (11/25/2020). Sheriff Giardino added I hope the only time you see a deputy at your home over the Thanksgiving Holiday will be when we deliver a pie and eggnog. I assure you that this is not a way to peak into your home and see how many chairs are set at the table.

I have been talking about the mental health damage from cv19. Please view. I hope the media would interview this dad. https://www.facebook.com/500689923461310/posts/1307700599426901/

Please share I have publicly stated that our friends and families in Fulton County are adults and are well aware of the risks involving cv19. They know to wear masks, social distance, disinfect and wash hands to protect themselves, their families and neighbors. They can make their own decisions about what's safest and best for their own families in their own home on Thanksgiving. The FCSO will not be doing house checks.... Their first priority should be their family and those high at risk like the parents, grandparents and those with diabetes, those who have other autoimmune diseases. Interestingly most be had already decided to modify their plans as needed prior to Governor's Order Dr. Fauci has said since March that cv19 will, I stress, will be back in the fall and winter with a huge spike. I'm telling you, like every other County in the Country we are going to see a rise in cv19. That's what doctors and research scientists have been saying for 8 months. On top of that many colleges have changed their prior policy which was to keep students at school. Now they are sending students back to their own homes. That will also encourage a spike. As for Fulton County there are those in Albany who want a spike so they can blame someone, accusing that person, who shall remain nameless, (guess who) for causing the spike. Remember Dr. Fauci has already told us it's coming. I think we should all continue to do the right thing, not because the Governor orders it, but because it is the right thing for our families and the community. Follow the rules help me prevent any spike in cv19, that will prevent the Governor from targeting Fulton County. These are confusing, sad and depressing times . We have to turn that around and make people feel better, less stressed and less confused. We all try to do the right thing but with such an unusual virulent flu it's easy to miss the mark. The intent while good may not match the result. Think forcing cv19 patient's into Nursing Homes.

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Update 2 Someone just anonymously emailed and said of course the Executive order doesn't apply to people who live in home. EO states limit 10 or fewer people private residents. Does not state any exceptions. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple summarized it best when he said: ...Continue reading

Medical Experts, with some exceptions, recommend that due to CV19 you should continue to follow universal precautions as such as: * Cover you mouth and nose with an approved mask; * Social Distance by staying at least 6 feet away from others who are unmasked;... * Wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap or use disinfectant; * Stay away from large crowds. These rules and others can be found on the National CDC website and the NYS Governors Website. Keep in mind that those at the highest risk are the elderly, the morbidly overweight, those with autoimmune diseases, diabetes, COPD and heart disease among others. The vast majority of people who contract CV19 recover. Over 200,000 have died in the US, again most had pre-existing conditions and were at the highest risk.

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To all the Veterans past and present, especially to the members of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office who have served, Thank You for your service.

UPDATE....... Thank you to Dr. Chester for picking up this sweet girl. Please continue to share so we can find the owner. This female calico was hit in the area of Broadalbin Stewart’s. She is at the store with staff now. If you know the owner please contact Stewart’s or this office at 518-736-2100.

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Please share Today was the annual Broadalbin K9 Walk for the FCSO K9 Unit. This is sponsored by the Broadalbin VFW, the Broadalbin American Legion and the Auxiliary. It is organized by Ruthann Coons and Lynne Harris and a solid group of partners. Today Ruthann was honored for her efforts over the last 12 years which have raised over $30,000 for the Sheriff's K9 Unit.... Below is a photo of Ruthann, K9 Corporal Damon Stewart, Sheriff Richard Giardino and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik who presented Ruthann with a Congressional Citation recognizing her untiring efforts to help fund the Unit.

Sheriff Richard Giardino would like to remind people to vote. Attached is the link for polling places for Fulton County. http://www.fultoncountyny.gov/polling-places

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If you would like to donate in honor of Ruthann Coons for the annual Broadalbin K9 Walk please see below. https://www.facebook.com/1168577759829776/posts/3699369913417202/

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It's National ER Nurse's Day Thank an ER Nurse

Please read and share NYS DMV NEW DEADLINES FOR LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS AND ID'S https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/dmv-reopening-guidance

Isiah and two of Fulton County Sheriff's Deputies at Let's Twist Again Diner Route 107 Perth this morning. Great start to the day, both an excellent breakfast and a junior deputy in the making.

State Police from SP Mayfield are looking to identify the subject pictured in this video which was taken in the early morning hours on October 8 in the area of Progress Rd in Mayfield. Anyone with information is asked to call SP Mayfield (518) 661-5446.

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Please share the following numbers During the past 6 months the CV19 safety measures and lockdowns have caused a rise in depression and other mental health cases, suicide attempts and suicides and a rise in illegal drug use and over doses. SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE... 1-800-273-8255 Locally 518-842-9111 ADDICTION HOTLINE NYS HOPE HOTLINE 1-877-8-HOPENY Locally 518 705-4627

We have been asked by Governor Cuomo's Office to remind people to wear your mask, social distance, wash your hands or disinfect your hands frequently throughout the day. If you go into a business that is not practicing any of the above and you are concerned for your safety leave immediately and go somewhere else. Thank you

Please Share. Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino would like to let the public know that there is a tip line they can call to anonymously report drug activity. The Fulton County Drug Taskforce Tip Line is 518-736-5561.

In order to keep the public educated on new policy recommendations impacting public safety of law abiding citizens being pushed by elected officials in NYS, from time to time we will be posting articles or press releases of these officials. This is not a political statement of this page but rather an educational use. https://nypost.com//ag-letitia-james-recommends-nypd-no-l/

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On Tuesday September 29 at 6pm at the Town Hall, Town of Broadalbin, Sheriff Giardino will discuss a recent uptick in larcenies from cars and burglaries in the Town and Village. This is open to the public. If you attend you must practice social distancing by wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart. Thank you

Update Two in custody after a chase starting in Gloversville. GPD initiated a pursuit of a vehicle with either no rear plate or obstructed plate. JPD, members of the NYSP and the FCSO joined the pursuit. The pursuit was called off and shortly thereafter a Sheriff's Corporal spotted the vehicle.... Two occupants fled the vehicle in the vicinity of County Highway 107 and Maloney Road. Multiple Officers responded and both the FCSO K-9 and an Amsterdam PD K-9 Unit responded. They surrendered to officers after one the K9s Team's located them. The vehicle was stolen from Albany. Both subjects were turned over to the Gloversville Police.

Arrest made in the killing of 11 year old Troy boy Ayshawn Davis is the 55 th child killed in the United States since January 1st., in drive by or other shootings, most were victims of stray shootings. In the first week of September in NYC 165 individuals were arrested on felony gun charges. 117 were released within 24 hours and a total of 140 were released within two weeks due to Bail Reform. ... More illegal guns on the street and more individuals with criminal records possessing illegal guns leads to more violence. You don't need to waste money on studies. It is a simple fact. If you know someone with an illegal firearm let us know anonymously https://cbs6albany.com//arrest-made-in-drive-by-shooting-d

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****UPDATE**** The truck and operator have been located. DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS TRUCK?... This Dodge Ram pickup truck was involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident in the town of Johnstown. If you recognize this vehicle please contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office at 518-736-2100.

Please Share Please pray for the Deputies And condemn the "peaceful protesters" outside the Hosptal who were chanting "we hope you die" ... https://nypost.com//two-los-angeles-officers-cling-to-lif/

Still seeking stolen medals UPDATE PLEASE SHARE SOMEONE KNOWS WHO DID THIS. PM FCSO IF YOU WANT PLEASE SHARE: STOLEN MEDALS... BY NOW WHO EVER STOLE THESE KNOW WE ARE LOOKING FOR THEM. PLEASE DO YOURSELF AND US A FAVOR, HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR SOMEONE WHO EARNED THESE SERVING OUR COUNTRY SO YOU ARE FREE TO BE JERKS, RETURN THEM. GO TO THE LOCAL CHURCH, LIBRARY OR TOWN HALL AND LEAVE IN A DROP BOX OR ON A DOOR STEP. DON'T COMPOUND YOUR CRIME. DO SOMETHING DECENT. ASK YOURSELF IF SOMEONE STOLE THESE FROM YOUR GRANDFATHER OR UNCLE OR DAD WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY, WHAT YOU WOULD THINK OF THAT PERSON. THEN LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND ASK YOURSELF IF YOUR GRANDMA OR MOM SAW YOU DOING THIS CRAP IF SHE WOULD BE PROUD OF YOU. THANK YOU.... IT'S TIME TO CHANGE YOUR WAYS AND DO THE RIGHT THING SHERIFF RICH GIARDINO (I KNOW... YOU THINKING IM WASTING TIME... BUT I BELIEVE MAYBE THERE IS SOME GOOD IN WHOMEVER\WHOEVER DID THIS AND JUST MAYBE) The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that occurred in the town of Northampton between Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th. The medals pictured below were taken during the burglary. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these medals is asked to contact this office at (518) 736-2100.

This past Friday, September 4, 2020, 7 members of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and Gloversville Police Department completed a week long Instructor Development Training Course held at the Fulton County Fire Training Center. Pictured are from left to right: Gloversville PD Cpl. Wayne Hulslander and Officer Lucas Donnenwirth, Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Joshua Serpa, Cpl. Robert Furman and Sgt. Christopher House, Fulton County Correction Facility Officer Mat Spraker and Cpl. Liam Quinn.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FULTON COUNTY PRESS RELEASE Date of release 09/08/2020 ... Investigation into two Burglaries at Caroga Collective Arts (formerly Shermans) located at 114 E Shore Rd West Caroga Lake in the Town of Caroga, one in July and one in August resulted in the arrest of 8 individuals. On two different occasions below defendants allegedly entered the building and during this time removed several items and smashed some beer mugs on the dance floor. The incidents were caught on surveillance cameras which photos were then downloaded to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Face Book Page. In our four and a half years in operation with our current Face Book Page this post seeking information about these Burglaries gained the most views with over 413,000 and over 7,800 shares. Our next nearest amount of views was 115,000 for a weather related disaster. The power of social media can be used in a positive manner to assist in solving crimes as this post demonstrated. Within 24 hours all of the suspects were identified. Arrested by Fulton County Sheriff’s deputies following Serena M. Tripp ; 20 years old from Burnt Hills N.Y. Madison Cooper: 19 years old from Rexford N.Y. Timothy McCarthy: 20 years old from Clifton Park N.Y. Deirdre N. Rafferty: 20 years old from Burnt Hills N.Y. Alyssa J. Slingerland: 20 years old from Clifton Park Luciano Sciocchetti: 20 years old form Niskayuna Aerin A. Dicruttalo: 20 years old from Burnt Hills N.Y. Quinn J. Coccetti: 21 years old from Clifton Park N.Y. Defendants were each charged with Burglary 3rd and Petit Larceny. Under the new Bail Reform Law the Defendants were all issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Caroga Court at a later date. All of those arrested are presumed innocent and entitled to all of their Trial Rights under the Bill of Rights.

FCSO together with both Saratoga and Washington County Sheriff's Offices have received numerous calls in reference to a huge explosion earlier this evening. At this time we do not have an answer. However many of you may recall a similar thing occurred last year in Saratoga.

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Be careful. Have a safe weekend. The weather's going to be great. Driving or boating slow down the few seconds you hope to save aren't worth a lifetime of suffering. We will have extra DWI patrols out (the reason I let you know is we would rather prevent Dwi's and accidents than make arrests) and over the weekend the FCSO Boat Patrol will be out on the GSL, Canada Lake and Caroga Lake.... Be safe

Update: So far 5 of the Sherman's Caroga Lake Burglary suspects have been arrested. All the property has been returned. More arrests are pending. We will be releasing a press release when all of them have been arrested.... In the four and a half years we have had this Facebook Page up, that post received the largest number of views (413,684) and the largest number of shares (7.8 thousands). Within 72 hours we had identified all the suspects. We thank the public for their assistance.