Sheriff’s Report

The following information was provided by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office as the Harlem Valley area activity report for Feb. 15-21, 2024.

Feb. 18 — Deputies responded to Route 199 in the Town of Pine Plains for a reported one-car property damage automobile accident. Investigation resulted in the arrest of Adam J. Derwitsch, 27, for aggravated driving while intoxicated. Subject to appear in the Town of Pine Plains Court at a later date.

Feb. 19 — Deputies arrested Steven S. Bishop, 31, for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the second degree subsequent to a traffic stop occurring on State Route 22 in the Town of North East. Investigation at the scene also found that Bishop was wanted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for an outstanding warrant. Bishop was issued a ticket to appear in the Town of North East Court at a later date and was then turned over to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office relative to the warrant.

If you have any information relative to the aforementioned cases or any other suspected criminal activity, please contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 845-605-CLUE (2583) or email dcsotips@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential. All persons arrested and charged are alleged to have committed the crime and are presumed innocent until proven guilty and are to appear in local courts later.