Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. canceled a planned meeting on Thursday, October 1 with the College Republicans at SUNY Oneonta, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already tense election season.…
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Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York by the Federation for American Immigration Reform, challenges the state’s “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” and the newly created Office of Immigrant Trust.…
A veteran Otsego County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant is facing felony drug charges after a months‑long investigation by New York State Police and the Otsego County District Attorney’s Office—an arrest that has quickly spilled into the already‑heated race for sheriff.…
...given the controversy and the fact that he made the decision to sign a 287(g) agreement unilaterally, maybe a better question is why Sheriff Devlin doesn’t hold a press conference...…
The issue, I would think, is the Fourth Amendment, which is short enough and important enough to cite in full: “The right of the people to be secure..."…
“This program has nothing to do with law enforcement, we don’t go out and enforce immigration laws. It’s not our job,” Devlin said. “I’m training correctional supervisors to work with ICE to serve warrants on people that, they’re already illegal aliens in our custody. So it’s within the walls of the correctional facility. “They’re already here on charges.”…
“As we approach the holidays, it’s a time to reflect on our blessings and give back to those in need,” said Senator Oberacker. “This coat drive is a way for our community to come together and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors. A warm coat can mean so much, especially during this festive, yet often difficult, season.”…
