Orleans County Sheriff's Office

08/29/2026

🚨 STOP DWI — LABOR DAY WEEKEND

With Labor Day weekend just one week away and end-of-summer gatherings in full swing, Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke reminds everyone to plan ahead and drive sober.

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will continue increased patrols dedicated to preventing drunk and drug-impaired driving throughout the Labor Day weekend and beyond.

With four months remaining in 2026, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has already seen an increase in DWI arrests for the fifth consecutive year. Sheriff Bourke and Sheriff’s Office personnel remain committed to keeping our roadways safe and preventing impaired-driving related tragedies.

Plan Ahead. Be Responsible. Arrive Alive.

Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke

08/28/2026

🚨THERE IS STILL TIME!🚨

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you ready to serve our community? The Orleans County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the Deputy Sheriff Exam.

• Salary range in 2027 is $61,500 (training pay) to $79,500 plus shift differential and overtime.
• Longevity pay beginning at 5 years of service.
• NYS Pension after 20 years of service.
• LOW COST and EXCELLENT Health Insurance coverage with the NYSHIP Empire Plan! NO deductible, ALL COPAY!
• Annual Leave, Sick Time, and COMP Time.
• Holiday Pay.
• Promotional Opportunities.

Important Dates:

Written Examination Date: Octopber 17, 2026
Physical Fitness (Agility) Test Date: TBD
Last Filing Date: September 9, 2026

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start your career in law enforcement with the Orleans County Sheriff's Office.

Apply today and make a difference in our community!

Exam Announcement and Application:

https://www.orleanscountyny.gov/departments/personnel/upcoming_exams.php

08/26/2026

On Tuesday, August 25th, Orleans County Legislator Skip Draper presented a Stork Award to Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Dispatchers Jodi Marion and Mike Schultz in recognition of their outstanding efforts to help deliver a baby on August 15, 2026.

At approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 15th, the baby’s father called 911. Just four minutes later, the baby was born at Crosby's in Clarendon.

Public Safety Dispatcher Marion remained on the phone with the father, providing guidance and support while Public Safety Dispatcher Schultz coordinated the emergency response and dispatched an ambulance. The mother and newborn were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where they received further care.

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is proud of the professionalism, teamwork, and dedication demonstrated by Public Safety Dispatchers Marion and Schultz during this emergency.

Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is proud of the outstanding work our Public Safety Dispatchers do every day to serve and protect the residents of Orleans County. Their calm response and commitment to helping others truly make a difference.

Congratulations to Public Safety Dispatchers Marion and Schultz on receiving this well-deserved Stork Award!

Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke

08/21/2026

🚗👶 CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEAT CHECKPOINT 👶🚗

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Orleans County Public Safety Building
13925 Rt 31, Albion, NY 14411

We hope to see you there!

08/18/2026

Orleans County Sheriff’s Office-- Boat Fire on Oak Orchard River

CARLTON, NY — August 18, 2026 — The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office responded to a boat fire on the Oak Orchard River early Tuesday morning.

Just before 6:00 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the area of 994 Point Breeze Road for a report of a boat on fire near a dock.

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit and Road Patrol responded to the scene along with the Carlton Fire Department and Kendall Fire Department.

Sheriff’s Office Marine Deputies located the burning vessel near the dock area and towed it to the Orleans County boat launch, where the remaining flames were extinguished. Marine Deputies then assisted with removing the damaged vessel from the water.

As a result of the fire, one Orleans County-owned dock and a second boat sustained damage. No other property damage was reported. The owner of the vessel sustained apparent minor injuries but declined evaluation or treatment by emergency medical personnel. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation.

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Carlton and Kendall fire departments and all responding personnel for their assistance at the scene.

Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

📅 July 2026 Recap

July was another busy month for the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office! From community events and outreach to patrol operations, investigations, corrections, communications, and keeping our communities safe, our personnel continued to serve Orleans County with pride and dedication.

Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke

08/11/2026

Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is proud of the collaborative efforts of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, the Orleans County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit, Medina Police Department, Orleans County Probation Department, and Orleans County Major Felony Crime Taskforce in a recent investigation into the sale and distribution of co***ne, and subsequent ex*****on of a search warrant in the Village of Medina.

As a result of this investigation, three individuals were arrested and approximately 12 grams of co***ne, cash, scales, packaging, and drug paraphernalia were seized.

This is another great example of local law enforcement agencies working together to keep drugs off our streets and make Orleans County a safer place for everyone