Fulton County Sheriff's Office

Fulton County Sheriff's Office This is the official page of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, NY. Sheriff Richard C. The agency is administered by the elected Sheriff.

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The Fulton County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of law enforcement services within Fulton County, New York. Fulton County is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The Sheriff's Office is a full-service agency that provides police, E911, and civil services as mandated by the County Law and correctional services as required by state Corrections La

w. The Undersheriff is second-in-command and is appointed by the Sheriff. In the absence of the Sheriff, the Undersheriff acts in his place. The Sheriff's Office is divided into four division: Civil, Communications, Corrections, and Police. Civil Division
The Civil Division provides service of civil process, New York State Pistol License processing, and sheriffs' office records for the public, which include police reports and motor vehicle collision reports. Communications Division
The Sheriff's Office provides Enhanced 911 and Wireless 911 service to the County through a single Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Corrections Division
The Corrections Division is responsible for the care and custody of inmates remanded to the County Correctional Facility located in Johnstown. Corrections Officers transport inmates to court appearances, medical treatment, and to other correctional facilities throughout the state. Police Division
The Police Division provides primary uniform police services by deputy sheriffs to ten towns and three villages within the county. The cities of Johnstown and Gloversville and the Village of Dolgeville have full-time departments that provide police services. The Villages of Northville and Broadalbin also provide part time police services to village residents. The Sheriff's Office utilizes a wide range of vehicles, to include but are not limited to; a Dodge Ram Truck, Dodge Charger Pursuits, a Ford Interceptor SUV, a HUMVEE, patrol boats, personal water craft, snowmobiles, and ATVs for both regular patrol and recreational policing. Bicycles are also used for patrol and special events. Sheriff's deputies also provide three K9 teams. Police Division investigators handle major crimes reported to the sheriff's office. They process crime scenes and participate in the County Drug Task Force.

06/08/2026

Thanks to Ryan and Scott for attending the opening ceremony of the New York Special Olympic Summer Games representing the FCSO with a 1994 restored Red and White Sheriff's Car. Agencies from around the State were present Friday night at Utica University for the event.

DEC is looking to locate the owner of this boat that is located on the Great Sacandaga lake. If you are the owner or kno...
06/05/2026

DEC is looking to locate the owner of this boat that is located on the Great Sacandaga lake. If you are the owner or know who might own it please contact their dispatch center at 1-844-332-3267.

Sheriff Richard Giardino and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office Congratulate New Corrections OfficersSheriff Richard Gia...
06/03/2026

Sheriff Richard Giardino and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office Congratulate New Corrections Officers

Sheriff Richard Giardino and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate the department's two newest Corrections Officers, Matthew Blowers and Blake Schipano, on their successful completion of the Capital Region Unified Corrections Academy Session 1-A.

Officer Blowers and Officer Schipano graduated on May 29, 2026, during a ceremony held at the Massry Center for the Arts in Albany, New York.

The successful completion of the academy marks an important milestone in their careers and reflects their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public service. The academy provides comprehensive training to prepare corrections officers for the responsibilities and challenges of working in a correctional environment while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and professionalism.

Sheriff Giardino and the members of the Fulton County Sheriff's Office are proud of Officers Blowers and Officer Schipano for this achievement and welcome them as they begin their careers serving the residents of Fulton County.

Congratulations, Officers Blowers and Schipano, and best wishes for a successful and rewarding career in corrections.

Any help you can give the shelters would be appreciated
06/01/2026

Any help you can give the shelters would be appreciated

The Fulton County Sheriff is detailing what his deputies found when they went to a home in Johnstown.

INCREASED PATROLS FROM THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JUNE 1, 2026 Effective this month the Fulton County Sheriff’s ...
06/01/2026

INCREASED PATROLS FROM THE FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JUNE 1, 2026
Effective this month the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols within the Villages of Broadalbin and Mayfield and the Town of Northampton and the Village of Northville evenings and weekends when the Northville Police Department is off duty. These patrols will assist by having a higher profile especially in the villages and in Broadalbin which has had their patrols reduced due to a lack of deputies which have always been assigned to the Broadalbin PD, among other reasons.

The increased patrols are possible due to the influx of 4 additional deputies to fill vacant positions in the next 4 weeks: (2) that recently graduated the Albany Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Police Academy and have completed field training and (2) officers that are lateralling from other agencies into the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Richard Giardino credits the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff’s Deputies PBA for reaching their last two contracts which have brought pay parity with other area agencies to the deputies and a 20-year retirement pension compatible with 98% of law enforcement agencies in the State.

Patrols from the Sheriff’s Office will continue to respond to all calls and all Towns. The reason for the increased patrols in the villages is a result of several factors including: having the additional positions filled, a dramatic increase in the number of complaints involving the reckless operation of e-bikes, the impending summer months with increased teen drivers on the roads who are usually much less experienced, the nicer weather which brings out more pedestrian foot traffic and more vehicle traffic headed to enjoy Fulton County’s Lakes, particularly the Great Sacandaga.
Additionally we will be increasing the navigation Patrols on the busier lakes due to having more certified marine patrol deputies.
We remind people to slow down, take your time, don’t drink and drive and don’t text and drive.

05/31/2026

Press Advisory

At approximately 8:00 pm Friday May 29, 2026 the Fulton County Sheriff’s Dispatch Center received a complaint of 6-7 dogs running around a residence and into the County Highway 122, Town of Johnstown.

Deputies arrived and found several dogs running in and out of the road. They observed multiple other dogs at the residence. The Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit was called in and obtained a Search Warrant from Fulton County Court Judge Michael Smrtic. Upon ex*****on 27 live dogs were found and at least one deceased dog was found. The Town of Johnstown Animal Control Officer, the Town Code Officer, members of the Fulton County Regional SPCA, Brennan Humane Society Assisted and Ayres Animal Shelter assisted. The animals have been sheltered at the previously mentioned facilities.

William J. Masten, 41 years old of 514 County Highway 122, Town of Johnstown, was arrested and charged with: Failure to provide sustenance for animals, 27 counts, Class A Misdemeanors, Disposal of Dead Animals, Criminal Nuisance Second and Creating a Hazardous or Physically Offensive Condition.
He will appear in the Town of Johnstown Court at a later date.

Sheriff Richard Giardino
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
2712 State Hwy 29
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736- 2142
[email protected]

05/28/2026

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office will be conducting the Annual LEOSA training on July 11, 2026 and July 18, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Lieutenant Fake at 518-736-2100 or Amber the Senior Civil Clerk at 518-736-2128.

Thank you!

It was an honor to be in the Gloversville Memorial Day Parade with our new Tahoe and our restored Red and White that Sco...
05/25/2026

It was an honor to be in the Gloversville Memorial Day Parade with our new Tahoe and our restored Red and White that Scott did for the FCSO.

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Sandhill Lexington for the generous gift of brownies today.
05/25/2026

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Sandhill Lexington for the generous gift of brownies today.

05/24/2026

Great song as we celebrate Memorial Day Weekend

Listen til the end.

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2712 State Highway 29
Johnstown, NY
12095

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+15187362100

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