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Involved Member(s):

Investigator Padraic K Obrien

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Trooper Jacalyn M Sommer
ifrooper Lisa A Butenhoff
Trooper Mark A Sypek

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Case Ty1pe; Personnel Complaint

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Case Number: DCN2018-0413
Finding: Founded

Complainant: Lieutenant Kenneth A Ward

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PERSO NEL COMPLAll'iT T RACKl r~G
DCN 20 180413

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T\'rf.: Personntl
Subjed(s): lnve&til;\ator Padrnic O" Brien. Trooeers Lisa Butenhoff. Mark S~eek. Jacal}n Sommer
Jnvcsli2a1ed h'I-: Senior lnvesti,rntor Timo1hv Miller
T roop or Detail K
Staff Inspector: Robert Gr""Of\
Date: 0S/21 / 1'>
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SUBJ ECT HISTO~Y REVI EWED? l'XJ
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ON PIWBA TION? 0
ALLEGATION : Fail to Safe •uard Prisoner
S\ NOPSIS. tn,.:-.s1igauon d1:tc:m11ncd thal. on Jul~ 26. '.20 18.
\\ib taken illlo u,,tod~ h)' lpr I i!,11 8uk11l1nft: SP Rhi11d1~d•.
un i, \\,tnant out 1,f '-P Do,e.r l'l111n,; for Criminal Po~scssw11 of Stolen Propi:rt~ ~he: 1\ as ,con:ht-d b, rpr Bu1..:11hoff and I r,mpl'r -;11m1111.·r and
rclay:.>d tt} ~P no\cr 1,1nins by I moper Sommer. While in the custod)o ttf SP Dover f•lains. M~.
w:i~ 11:11 un:me11Jcd m tltc mien 11:v, worn
where ~hc rcmMcJ \\hilt appeared ltl he a 111:1..-<llc from her bra'SSicR' unJ appear~ h• have injected hcr~etfwilh un unkoo,\n ,.;ubstanl'~'

Major Richard Manone. Troop l--: Commander. d~·tcrmined the following.
fhc alkg:utions against rtooper Li:,a llutcnhoff and Troorcr Jacalyn Snmml'r regarding the sc,m:h nt'Ms -

arc t lnrnundcJ.

l'hc- JIlegation~ a1tamst ln\c~igator Padraic< l'Brien. Tronri:r Marl. "i) pd. anJ T nwpcr Ju.cal;> n ~om mer an: h1unded in that lhcs,: M,m1ncrs
repcuh:\11~ kft Ms
unattended and un~ecureJ whik she was in th1:ir l'U~h>d)'. in 11iola.i1<111 of Reg 8,\1 f Rcgula11on SDI - I uO w
Safeguard a Person 1,ndcr Arro.\l. and faccutiv1: M emon111dum 05-01./ Hun siatcs r risnncrs slH)11ld never t,c lcfi unattt·ndi:u. f'111s allegation i~
cl<•~c-d ,,,.. Fnundi:.I.

Staffln~pi,-ctor Ro\,cn C. Grego":' ~oncor~ \\llh the rtntlin~~ of Majt1r Ma11:onc.

finding or lnvestigalion: (8] Founded ('8] Un founded
Recommended Level of Adjt1dication:
AJjudica tcd al TroopO

D T roop Level
Date:

O llnsubstanliatcd
D Division Lcvcl

(=:I C losed by lnv~tigation

Disposition:

Date Forwa rded to Assistant Deputy Superintendent - Proressional Standards lllurca u 05/2 1/ 19 RCG.
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tewdellt- Pnfe&Sfflllal Standards Burnu
Ba : 6124119
C omments: Article J ,I E3 cited in the C onclusion instructs lo ·· c:irch lht> t:lothed body and all clothing wom b) the perso n.. anJ
ulso to ··Search as if~ ou \\ ere to find an~ thing anywhere... The portion of wntrabal!ld <l iscarde-d h) the detendant in lite

Assist•••

wastcb:isl,;et al ahoul ;!:50:41 in the vidct• i~ of 11 :{ize signifir.anlly larger than ,l hyp0Jem1k need Ill an<l a little hcrotn unJ \\t111ld ch:arl) h:1w
he.:n llcrrctcJ during n satisfactol') si:an:h.

Recommend change to Founded for inadequate search for Tprs Butenhoff and Sommer.

Finding of lnvelit ig»lion :

(&l Foundl.'d

Recommended Level or Adjudication:

O U11foundcd D nsubslantlated
[8J Troop Le\>el O Division Level

[] C losed by In vestigation
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Comnu:nts;
Concur with Lt Col Rcnnetnan. What was discovered was not me-rely a neetlh!, but the syringe required to inject a substance, Wh~
1he del'cndanl wa~ clearly trying to secrete the instrum1:nt in a manner that would preclu<.le its being found. the failu,·e of a ~earch to
locate it created a hazardous and potentiall}' dangemus situation not only for the defi:n<lam. but for our memb~n; and corr"clons
officer., coming m contact with her.

~ TroOJl Le,•d Recommendetl
ir~t Dc~u ty S uperiutrndent:

Dh·ision Level Recommended

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Return to Chief lnspect·or
O Di~ision Le,,el - forward h1 Oh•ision { 'fl111MI
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DIKEMAN, JESSICA (TROOPERS)
From:
Sent:

To:
Subject:
Attachments:

SMITH, NANCY (TROOPERS)
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 11:29 AM
DIKEMAN, JESSICA (TROOPERS)
.
RE: ADJUDICATION NOTIFICATION PC20180413
20190813112348.pdf

From: DIKEMAN, JESSICA (TROOPERS)
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:01 PM
To: MAZZONE, RICHARD (TROOPERS)
>; SMITH, NANCY (TROOPERS)
Subject: ADJUDICATION NOTIFICATION PC20180413

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Major,
Per the First Deputy he would like this PC to be changed to FOUNDED for inadequate search for Troopers Butenhoff and
Sommer. He agrees with FOUNDED for Investigator Padraic O'Brien, Troopers Mark Sypek and Jacalyn Sommer. The 1}1
Dep asks that you Adjudicate. Please send appropriate paperwork after you have had your meetings.
Thank you,

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Secreta ry 1
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NYSP Headquarters

Professional Standards Bureau

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MEMORANDUM

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Troop.JLStation
Date

To:

Headquarters.
August 13, 2019

· Deputy Superintendent Patrick J. Regan, Professional Standards Bureau

From:

Major Richard L. Mazzone, Troop Commander, Troop K

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL-#20180413
TROOPER MARK A. SYPEK

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Reference is made to the previously submitted report regarding the above subject.
On August 13, 2019, Trooper MARK A SYPEK appeared before me and executed
his consent to have me.adjudicate this matter at Troop level.
Pursuant to Rule 3 of the New York State Police Administrative Manual, I have
_determined that he receive a Letter of Censure. I have attached a copy of the Letter of Censure
and consent waiver.
This matter is closed.

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KEITH M. CORLETT

RICHARD L MAZZONE
Troop K Commander

Superintendent

LETTER OF CENSURE

August 13, 2019

Trooper Mari< A. Sypek
New Yori< State Police
Troop "K"
Dover-Plains,. New York
Dear Trooper Sypek:
On August 13, 2019, you appeared before me at Troop K Headquarters for the
purpose of adjudicating a disciplinary matter arising from your actions on July 26, 2018.
You had ·previously requested to have the matter adjudicated informally by me pursuant
to Rule 3 of the Administrative Manual.
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Investigation has disclosed that on July 26; 2018, Ms.
was
arrested in Hyde Park on a warrant and transferred to SP Dov~r. You assisted
Investigator Padraic O'Brien with the interview of the subject but left her unsecured and
unattended. While left unattended the prisoner managed to remove a syringe she had
secreted in her brassier and inject herself.
During our meeting, we discussed the importance of properly securing and
monitoring prisoners, and how this responsibility was not met. You indicated to me that
you learned from this experience: I am confident that this will not happen again as you
continue your otherwise exemplary career.
I am closing th!s matter through the issuance of this letter of censure.
Sincerely,

~~~~Richard L. Mazzone
Major - Troop Commander

· New York State Police-Troop K, 2541 Route 44, Salt Point, m 12578

I www.troopers.ny.gov

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE
MEMORANDUM
Troop.JLStation._·---=Ci-=o'-"v-=e.,_r.,_P.,.,la=l=ns
Date._ _ _ _ _ _,_,A=u_.g..,u=s.,_t..,_1=3~.2=0""-'-'-19

To: ·

Troop Commander, Troop K, Poughkeepsie, New York

From:

Trooper Mark A. Sypek, SP Dover Plains M ,A. S .

Subject:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION- COMPLAINlAGAINST PERSON~EL 20180413

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I hereby request to have the above captioned investigation adjudicated
by the Troop Commander pursuant to Rule 3, disciplinary-c1ction, of the New York State
Police Manual.
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I waive the following:
1.

The right to have this matt~~,dispose,d of by the
Superintendent or by d f6rmdl hedrirg.

2.

Any right to appeal the Troop Commander•~
adjudication, which_ may be a determination of
unfounded or, upon a finairig of guilt, the
imposition of the following penalties:
i.

A letter of censure and/or

ii.

An ·intra-troop transfer and/or

iii.

A fine'to be expressed in the Joss of no more than
five vocation days to be worked by me with no
additional compensation or overtime.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE
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MEMORANDUM
Troop___K__Station
Date

Headquarters
August 13, 2019

To:

Deputy Superintendent Patrick J. Regan,_Professional Standards Bureau

From:

Major Richard L. Mazzone, Troop Commander, Troop K /

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL - #20180413
TROOPER JACALYN SOMMER

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Reference is made to the previously submitted report regarding the above subject.
On August 13, 2019, Trooper JACALYN SOMMER appeared before me and
executed his consent to have me adjudicate this matter at Troop level.
Pursuant to Rule 3 of the New York State Police Administrative Manual, I have
determined that she.receive a Letter of Censure. I have attached a copy of the Letter of Censure
and consent waiver.
This matter is closed.

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State
PoUce
RICHARD L. MAZZONE
Troop K Commander

KEITH M. CORLETT
Superintende nt

LETTER OF CENSURE

August13,2019

Trooper Jacalyn M. Sommer
New York State Police
Troop "K"
Dover Plains, New York
Dear Trooper Sommer:
On August 13, 2019, you appeared before me at Troop K Headquarters for the
purpose of adjudicating a disciplinary matter arising from your actions on July 26, 2018.
You had previously requested to have the matter adjudicated informally by me pursuant
to Rule 3 of the Administrative Manual.
Investigation has disclosed that on July 26, 2018, Ms.
was
arrested in Hyde.Park on a warrant. You took custody of Ms.
at Troop K
Headquarters, conducted a pat down search and transferred her to SP Dover. While at
SP Dover Ms. was left unsecured and unattended during her interview and ,
further investigation. While unattended the prisoner managed to remove a syringe she
had secreted in her brassier and inject herself.
D'uring our meeting, we discussed the Importance of properly searching, securing
and monitoring·prisoners. Specifically, we discussed how you left the prisoner
unattended and your responsibility to safeguard this prisoner was not met. You
indicated to me that you learned from this experience and I am confident that this will
not happen again as you continue your career.
I am closing this matter through the issuance of this letter of censure.
Sincerely,

44~~·

Richard L. Mazzone
Major - Troop Commander

New York State Police - Troop K, 2S41 Route 44, Sa It Point, NY 12578

I www.troopers.ny:gov

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

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MEMORANDUM

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Dale_ _ _ _ ____,A"'u,.,g,._u"'s,.,t_l,_,3..._,_.2,,,0"'l-'-9

To:

Troop Commander, Troop K, Poughkeepsie, New York

From:

Trooper Jacalyn Sommer, SP Dover Plains~

Subject:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION - COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL 20180413

I hereby request to have the above captioned investigation adjudicated
by the Troop Commander pursuant to Rule 3, disciplinary actiori, of the New York State
Police Manual.
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I waive the following:
1. ·

The right to have this matter disposed of by the
Superintendent or by a formal hearing ..

2.

Any right to appeal the Troop Commander's
adjudication, which may be a determination of
unfounded or, upon a finding of guilt, the
imposition of the following penalties:
i.

A letter of censure and/or

ii.

An intra-troop transfer and/or

iii.

A fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than
five vacation days to be worked by me with no
additional compensation or overtime.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

MEMORANDUM
Troop_K_Station_

Headquarters

Date-_ _ _---!,J,.,,a.,.,n,.u,.a!.Jry,_2"'2"''-'2"'0'-"2"'0

To:

Deputy Superintendent Patrick .J. Regan, Professional Standards Bureau

From:

Captain John .J. Ryan~ing Troop Commander, Troop K

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL- #20180413
TROOPER LISA A. BUTENHOFF
Reference is made to the previously submitted report regarding the above snbject.

On Jannary 22. 2020, Trooper LISA A. BUTENHOFF appeared before me and
executed her consent to have me adjudicate this matter at Troop level.
Pursuant to Ruic 3 of the New York Slate Police Administrative Manual. l have
imposed no penalty. I have attached a copy of the consent waiver.
This matter is closed.

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MEMORANDUM
TroopJLStaffon
Date

Rhinebeck
January 22. 2020

To:

Troop Commander, Troop K, Poughkeepsie, New York

From:

Trooper Lisa A. Butenhoff, SP Rhinebeck

Subject:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION - COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL 201 B0413

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I hereby request to hove the above captioned investigation adjudicated
by the Troop Commander pursuant to Rule 3, disciplinary action, of the New York State
Police Manual.
I waive the following:
1.

The right to have this matter disposed of by the
Superintendent or by a formal hearing.

2.

Any right to appeal the Troop Commander's
adjudication, which may be a determination of
unfounded or. upon a finding of guilt. the
imposition of the following penalties:
i.

A letter of censure and/or

ii.

An intra-troop transfer and/or

iii.

A fine to be expressed in the loss of no more than
five vacation days to be worked by me with no
additional compensation or overtime.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

MEMORANDUM
Troop_g_station

SP Latham

Date

August 21, 2019

To:
ATTN:

Deputy Superintendent Patrick J. Regan, Professional Standards Bureau
Staff Inspector George K. Nohai - North

From:

Major Robert E. Patnaude, Troop Commander, Troop G

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL - DCN: 2018-0413
INVESTIGATOR PADRAIC K. O'BRIEN - DOE: 06/10/13
TROOP K, SP DOVER PLAINS

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Reference is made to the Cover Page Report of Senior Investigator TIMOTHY W.
MILLER dated November 07, 2018, and cover memorandum of Major RICHARD L. MAZZONE,
Troop K, dated.December 21, 2018, regarding above titled subject.
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On August 21, 2019, Investigator O'BRIEN appeared before me at Troop
Headquarters for an informal hear to dispose of the matter. Investigator O'BRIEN agreed to accept
my determination, a copy of his waiver is attached.
Investigator O'BRIEN was verbally counselled regarding this matter.
This matter is considered closed.
REP/td

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

MEMORANDUM
Troop__Q__Stalion

Headquarters

Date

August 21, 2019

To:

Major Robert E. Patnaude, Troop Commander, Troop G

From:

Investigator·Padraic K. O'Brien, SP Bruns~ick

Subject:

DISCIPLINARY ACTION - COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL _
DCN: 20180413

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I hereby request to have the above captioned investigation adjudicated by the Troop
Commander pursuant to Rule 3, Disciplinary Action, of the New York State Police Manual.
I waive the following:
1.

2. '

The right t6 have this matter disposed of by the Superintendent or by a formal
hearing.
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Any right to appeal the Troop Commander's adjudication, which may be a·
_ determination of unfounded or, upon a finding of guilty, the imposition of the
following penalties:

REP/td

1.

A Letter of Censure and/or

ii.

An intra-Troop transfer and/or

iii.

A fine to be expressed in the loss ofno more than five vacation days
to be worked by me with no additional compensation or overtime.

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MEMORANDUM
Troop..!£...Station

Headquarters

Date._ _ _. . :D:::.e:.::c:=::e;:::m.:.:b~e;.:.r-=2~1;z..:2:, :.;0a:.a: 1=8

To:

. Deputy Superintendent Patrick J. Regan, Professional Standards Bureau

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From:

Major Richard L, Mazzone, Troop Commander, Troop K

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL #20180413
INV. PADRAIC K. OBRIEN - EOD 06/10/13-SP DOVER PLAINS
TROOPER LISA A. BUTENHOFF - EOD 01/13/14 - SP RHINEBECK
TROOPER MARK A. SYPEK- EOD 3/2/15 - SP DOVER PLAINS
TROOPER JACALYN M. SOMMER-EOD 3/28/16 - SP DOVER PLAINS

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Reference is made to NYSP Cover Page Report of Senior Investigator TIMOTHY
W. MILLER, dated November 7, 2018, concerning titled subject.
I have read the report and discussed the matter with Captain JOHN J. RYAN, BCI
and I concur with the report findings.
On September I 8, 2018, ADA ERIN GINTY advised that p r i s o n e r was left unattended in the SP Dover Plains interview room on July 26, 2018 and was
able to use a needle to inject herself with an unknown substance.
Investigation revealed that on July 26, 2018 Trooper LISA A. BUTENHOFF
arrested Ms. for an active bench warrant out of SP Dover Plains. Trooper
BUTENHOFF conducted a search of Ms. person and met Trooper JACALYN M.
SOMMER at Troop K Headquarters, who also conducted a search of Ms. person
prior to relaying her to SP Dover Plains.
At SP Dover Plains, Investigator PADRAIC K. OBRIEN uncuffed and moved
Ms. into the interview room to conduct an interview with the assistance of Trooper
MARK A. SYPEK. Ms. was never secured while in the interview room and was left
unattended multiple times. While left unattended and unsecured Ms. removed what
appeared to be a needle from her brassiere and injected herself with an unknown substance. Ms.
was arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail. While in the.custody of the
Dutchess County Jail Ms. was found unresponsive in her cell with a needle in her
possession.
Investigation into this matter regarding taking Ms. into custody and
conducting a proper search by Troopers SOMMER and BUTENHOFF revealed the searches

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were consistent with what is required in Article 31 E3. Recommend this matter be closed
UNFOUNDED ..
Investigation revealed that Investigator OBRIEN and Troopers SOMMER and
SYPEK failed to safeguard their suspect and allowed her to stick herself with the hypodermic
needle.
As a result of their actions Investigator OBRIEN and Troopers SOMMER and
SYPEK violated the following Regulations of the New York State Police:
Regulation 8A2 - for failing to comply specifically with:
Regulation 8D- l for not properly safeguarding a person under arrest.
Executive Memorandum 05-09 that states prisoners should never be left
unattended.

It is recommended this matter be ·closed as FOUNDED.

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20180413

Complaint of Personnel Investigation
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Type: Personnel

Sub Type:

Incident Date/Time: 7/26/2018
Report Due: 10/19/2018

Troop: K

Status: Pending

Mode Recvd: Phone

Level Inv: 3 T

Commissioned Officer Assigned: No

CTV: K1453- T/DOVER

Report Location/Date:

aasslfication: INTERNAL ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Finding:

Synopsis: While under arrest and sitting unattended In SP Dover, defendant

removed a hypodermic needle

from her bra which she utilized to inject herself with an unknown substance.
Level 3 per Captain Luttman
Subjects:

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Name: LISA A BUTENHOFF
Rank/Shield: TROOPER - 978
Employee ID:

DOE: 1/13/20JA

Troop: K121 Location RHINEBECK
Char of Case: FAPRI • FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD A PRISONER
IMPPA- IMPROPER POLICE ACTION
DISOD • DISOBEYED ORDER/DIRECTIVE/INSTRUCTIONS
Name: PADRAIC K OBRIEN
Rank/Shield; INVESTIGATOR- 2911
Employee ID: ■--

DOE.: 6/10/2013

Troop: 1<221 Location DOVER PLAINS
Char of Case: FAPRI - FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD A P~ISONER
IMPPA · IMPROPER POLICE ACTION
DISOD - DISOBEYED ORDER/DIRECTIVE/INSTRUCTIONS
Name: JACALYN M SOMMER
Rank/Shield; TROOPER-1282
Employee ID: ■■■I

DOE: 3/28/2016

Troop: K221 Location DOVER PLAINS
Char of Case: FAPRI • FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD A PRISONER
IMPPA - IMPROPER POLICE ACTION
DISOD - DISOBEYED ORDER/DIRECTIVE/INSTRUCTIONS
Complainants:
Name: KENNETH WARD JR
Rank/Shield: LIEUTENANT - 738
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DOE:
Adm-lnlstratlve Personnel:

SP Employee?
4/7/2003

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Name: CAPTAIN JOHN RYAN Ill
Troop: K013 Location BCI CAPTAIN
Date/Time: 9/18/2018

MEMBER AT TROOP NOTIFIED

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10:20 AM
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Name: MAJOR RICHARD MAZZONE JR
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Troop: K011 Location TROOP COMMANDER
Date/Time: 9/18/2018

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

11:20 AM

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MEMBER WHO NOTIFIED TROOP Name: CAPTAIN JOHN RYAN Ill

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Troop: K013 Location BCI CAPTAIN

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Date/Tl me: 9/18/2018
MEMBER AT DIV NOTIFIED

11:20 AM

Name: CAPTAIN KENNETH WTTMAN

EmplD:

Troop: H132 Location PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BUREAU

Date/Time: 9/18/2018

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

1:00PM

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE
COVER PAGE
TITLE OF CASE

REPORTING TROOP

Investigator Padraic. K Obrien
DOE 06/10/13, SP Dover Plains BCI
Trooper Lisa A. Butenhoff

MANAGING TROOP

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DA TE OCCURRED

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07/26/2018

K221

DOE 01/13114, SP Rhinebeck

09/19/2018-11/07/2018

DOE 03/02/15, SP Dover Plains
Trooper Jacalyn M. Sommer

REPORT OF
Timothy W. Miller

DOE 03/28/16, SP Dover Plains

CHARACTER OF CASE - (CC CODE)

STATION

Complaint Against Pei:sonnel PCT0100

CTVCODE
K1453
TYPED BY

INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD

Trooper Mark A. Sypek

DATE OF REPORT

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SHIELD
3487

CASE#

20180413

SP Dover Plains

STATUS OF CASE
( ) CA ( ) C/EC ( ) C/INV ( )·C/UNF ( ) C/UNS ( X) C/FND ( ) OPN

REFERENCE:

Complaint Against Personnel lnvestigc1tion #20180413

ENCLOSURES:

TO DIVISION HEADQUARTERS AND TROOP K:
1. Hyde Park Police Department Incident Report
2. Memorandum of Trooper Jacalyn M . Sommer dated September 24th, 2018
3. Dutchess County Jail Corrections Incident Officer's Narrative Report of Sgt. Joseph Crittenden
and Gregory Schwe izer
4. Dutchess County Sheriffs Office Case Report number
5. Supporting Deposition of Detective Mark Catuzza
6. Memorandum of Trooper Lisa A. Butenhoff dated September 28th, 2018
7. Dutchess County Jail Investigative Worksheet
8. Memorandum of Investigator Padraic K. Obrien dated October 26th, 2018
9. Memorandum of Troo er Mark Sypek dated October 10th, 2018
10. SJS Incide nt Report
11 . SJS Incident Report
12. SJS Incident Report
13. SJS Incident Report
and a r r e s t ~
14. SP Dover Plains DVR Video Interview of . . . . . . . . dated July 26th, 2 018

DISTRIBUTION:
( X ) DHQ ( X ) TROOP ( ) OTHER:

FOR TROOP/DIVISION HEADQUARTERS USE ONLY

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INITIALS

PERMANENT RETENTION _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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SYNOPSIS: On September 18th , 2018 at approximately 10:16 a.m. I was notified by Investigator Padraic
Obrien, SP Dover Plains BCI, DOE 06/10/13 that an incident was brou ht to his attention from Dutchess County
ADA Erin Ginty wherein a prisoner,
DOB
was left unattended in the SP Dover Plains interview room on 07/26/2018 and appeared to have used a needle
to inject herself with an unknown substance. Ms. was searched at the scene of the arrest by Trooper
Lisa Butenhoff, SP Rhinebeck, DOE 01/13/14. At Troop K Headquarters when Ms. was transferred to
the custody of Trooper Jacalyn M. Sommer, SP Dover Plains, DOE 03/28/16, she was searched by Trooper
Sommer. During this investigation it was learned that a fourth subject was developed who is Trooper Mark A
Sypek, SP Dover Plains, DOE 03/02/2015, who l e f t - in the SP Dover Plains interview room unattended
and unsecured.

~ e v e a l e d that on 07/26/18, Trooper Butenhoff was dispatched to the
111111111111111, Town of Hyde Park for a report of a domestic dispute between a male and female. When
she arrived at the scene, Hyde Park Police Department had two officers on the scene. It was learned that Ms.
was the subject of an active bench warrant out of SP Dover Plains. Trooper Butenhoff took Ms. into custody, conducted a search of her person, and placed her into 1K38 and arranged to meet with a SP
Dover Plains patrol vehicle at Troop K Headquarters. At Troop K Hea~s. she turned Ms. over to
the custody of Trooper Sommer who also conducted a search of Ms. prior to placing her in 2K27.
Trooper Sommer transported Ms. to SP Dover Plains where she was placed into the SP Dover Plains
squad room while waiting to be interviewed by Investigator Obrien and Trooper Sypek regarding a matter
unrelated to the bench warrant. Ms. was eventually moved from the squad room to the interview room
where a recorded interview was conducted by Inv. Obrien and Trooper Sypek, both of whom left the interview
room twice with Ms. ~ e d at a table unsecured and unattended. Trooper Sommer, at the request of
Inv. Obrien, e s c o r t e d ~ to the bathroom and then returned her to the interview room where Ms.
was again left unsecured and unattended. Trooper Sommer left the door partially opened and there
came a time where Ms. left her seat and closed the door completely. Trooper Sommer opened the door
again and gave a bottle oT'Gaiorade to Ms.
Trooper Sommer exits the interview room but again leaves
the door ajar so she can observe Ms.
ver Ms. is still unsecured. Shortly after Trooper
Sypek closed the door completely leaving Ms.
unattended and unsecured. On the interview room video
at various times when she is unattended in the interview room with the door closed Ms. is observed
making furtive movements and appears to be reaching into her brassiere to retrieve what appears to be a
needle containing and an unknown dosage of an unknown substance. Ms. is seen on video inserting a
needle into her right wrist or forearm. She freely moves to the garbage can and discards an item and a few
moments later she retrieves the same item from the garba~ investigation revealed that while in the
custody of the Dutchess County Correctional Facility, Ms. was able to secrete and use a needle while
secured in her cell. While alone in her cell Ms. was found unconscious on the floor with a needle
floating on top of the toilet. Ms. according to Dutchess County Jail personnel was strip searched during
intake with no contraband located.
Troopers Butenhoff and Sommer searched Ms. within allowable paramet~ining to the
Search and Seizure Manual in that they are not permitted to conduct a strip search of Ms. since this
was not a drug related offense. I recommend that this matter, in regard to Trooper Butenhoff and Sommer's
search of Ms. be closed- Unfounded. I recommend that this matter, in regard to Investigator Obrien,
Trooper Sommer and Trooper Sypek's failure to safeguard the prisoner, allowing her to be unsecured and
unsupervised which aided her in using the needle with unknown dosage of an unknown substance be ClosedFounded, and the appropriate administrative action be taken.
At SP Dover Plains

1. On September 18th, 2018, I was notified t h a t ~ ADA Erin Ginty was in possession of a
SP Dover interview room video that s h o w e d - - who was in his custody on 07/26/2018 at
SP Dover and sitting in the interview room, use a needle to inject an unknown dosage of an unknown
substance into her body. Ms. had been in the custody of Troopers Lisa Butenhoff, Mark Sypek,
Jaclyn Sommer, and Investigator Padraic Obrien on the above written date. I notified Lt. Kenneth Ward,
Troop K BCI Lieutenant, who assigned me to investigate this matter.
2.

On September 24111, 2018, I telephonically interviewed Hyde Park Police Officer Daniel Montaldo. He
stated that on July 2&h at approximately 10:57 a.m. he responded to the
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Hyde Park, for a report of a physical altercation occurring in front of
He r e s ~
location with Hyde Park Police Officer Antonio Rodriguez. When he arrived, he found - -

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and
at the scene. He said that-was outside and
was standing in the doorway
A file check was completed of all parties and it was
'le'ariied'that Ms. had an activ bench warrant out of SP Dover Plains. He stated t h a t ~
Butenhoff arrived"'anci"iook Ms.
into custody. While Trooper Butnehoff was taking Ms. into custody they had Mr.
etained to keep the parties separated. He said that he did not
observe the search of Ms.
and cannot ofter any other useful information. He declined to give a
written statement. Reference is made to the attached Hyde Park Police Report Incident Number HP005701-18 which will be attached to this report as enclosure# 1.
3.

On September 241n, 2018, I telephonically interviewed Dutchess County ADA Erin Ginty. She stated that
she was reviewing a video interview of Ms. when she came across footage that showed Ms.
using what appeared to be a needle to inject an unknown substance into her body. She said
sfieli'ad forwarded the video to Ms. attorney, Mr. August Dumser who works for the Dutchess
County Public Defender's Office. She could not ofter any other useful information as it pertains to this
investigation.

4.

On September 24th , 2018 I directed Trooper Jaca~ommer, SP Dover Plains to compose a
memorandum outlining her actions regarding t h e - arrest. Her memorandum stated that on
Thursday, 07/26/2018 she was advised by Troop K Communications that she needed to respond to
Troop K Headquarters to take custody of Ms. who was the subject of a bench warrant out of SP
Dover Plains for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th. She arrived at Troop K Headquarters and
took custody of Ms. from Trooper Butenhoff who advised that she had searched Ms. when she took her into custody. Trooper Sommer conducted a search of Ms. and did not locate
~traband. Her search consisted of a pat down of the area in and around the brassiere that Ms.
was wearing. Ms. was wearing a one-piece outer garment known as a "Romper" which
did not have any pockets and was form fitting which prohibited the ability to secrete any contraband. Ms.
was also wearing sandals that also prohibited secreting any contraband. She transported Ms.
to SP Dover Plains and secured her to the bench in the squad room until she was moved into
t e interview room. Trooper Sommer escorted Ms. from the interview room to the bathroom and
then back to the interview room. Trooper Sommer left the door open to watch but Trooper Sypek
subsequently closed the door leaving Ms. unsecured and unattended. Reference is made to
the attached memorandum of Trooper Sommer, enclosure 2.

5.

On September 27111, 2018 I telephonically interviewed with Senior Investigator Mark S. Ralton, DC Jail
Special Investigation Unit. He advised me he would comprise a list of personnel who had contact with
Ms. on July 26 th , 2018. He supplied me with reports prepared by DC Jail Corrections Officer,
Gregory Schweizer. The report stated that on 07/26/18 while conducting rounds and assigned lo the
housing unit that contained M s . - · Officer Schweizer discovered her on the floor of her cell in an
unresponsive state. According to S/1 Ralton, their protocol is to call away an emergency and wail for
other staff members to arrive prior lo entering the cell. He did not have any conversation with Ms.
nor was he among the first to enter the cell to give her aid. Senior Investigator Ralton also
Torwarcied a report prepared by DC Jail, Sergeant Joseph Crittenden. His report states that after the
emergency was called away he responded and made entry into the cell. He noticed a hypodermic
needle in the cell toilet. He entered with DC Jail, Corrections Officer Steel. Officer Steel attempted to
check Ms. for a pulse when she jumped up and he had her sit on her cell bed. Reference is
made to the"'atiacFied Dutchess County Jail report number- enclosure 3.

6.

On September 27 th , 2018 I telephonically interviewed Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Detective
Sergeant S. J. Reverrl, Jr. I explained the reason for the interview and requested their case report for
the incident described in paragraph 5. He forwarded me the~ s h o w e d Detective Mark
Catuzza was assigned to investigate. It further showed that . . . . . . . . was charged with
Promoting Prison Contraband 1st degree in violation of Penal Law 205.25 and Possession of a
Hypodermic Needle in violation of Penal Law 220.45. Reference is made to the attached Dutchess
County Sheriff's Office Case Report number
enclosure 4.

At Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

7.

On September 28th , 2018 I interviewed Del Mark Catuzza who stated in sum and substance on August
3rd , 2018 he became aware of Dutchess County Jail report number-and adopted a case on
same. He secured evidence consisting of one B&D Hypodermic Syringe, and one partially chewed wax
paper envelope. His investigation led him to charge Ms. with the charges described in
paragraph 6. Reference is made to a supporting deposition completed by Det. Catuzza, enclosure 5.

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8.

On September 28111, 2018 I interviewed Police Officer Antonio Rodriguez. He stated in sum that on July
26 th , 2018 he responded to
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for a
boyfriend/girlfriend disturbance. Upon his arrival he observed a male outside
A female made
her way outside a short time later. He does not recall her name or any pertinent events of that incident.
He remembers that the female had a bench warrant out of SP Dover and remembers that a female
Trooper secured her but did not witness any search performed by the Trooper. He declined to give a
written account of the incident.

At SP Rhinebeck

9.

On September 28th , 2018 I directed Trooper Lisa Butenhoff to compose a memorandum outlining her
actions regarding th e - arrest. Her memorandum stated in sum and substance that she was
working a 1 shift on July 26°1, 2018 and responded t
, Hyde Park, NY to assist Hyde
Park Police Department with a boyfriend/girlfriend d9mestic. While she was on scene it was determined
t h a t ~ an active warrant out of SP Dover for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
5 th. ~ into custody. She observed her change her clothes from a tank top and shorts
to a one-piece romper. She wore the same brassiere and underwear. After she finished changing
Trooper Butenhoff conducted a search using the back of her hand around the brassiere and did not
locate any contraband. She transported Ms. to Troop K Headquarters and turned her over to
the custody of Trooper Sommer and advised her that she had searched Mr. prior to h_e r
transport. She heard Trooper Sommer advise Ms. that she would be searched again prior to
transport from Troop K Headquarters to SP Dover Plains. Reference is made to the attached
memorandum of Trooper Butenhoff, enclosure 6.

At Dutchess County Jail, Poughkeepsie, NY

10. On October 3rd • 2018 I interviewed Senior Investigator Mark Rattan who is assigned to the Special
Investigation Unit. He advised me that Correction Officer Krystal Lowe was working in booking on July
26th, 2018 and conducted the intake of Ms.
He supplied me with a D u t c h e ~
Investigative Worksheet with the name
Lea and booking n u m b e r - - and
is dated July 27 th , 2018 at 12:35 p.m. It is signed by Ms.
who declined to make any statements
reference to the hypodermic needle found in her cell. Reference is made fa the Dutchess County Jail
Investigative worksheet, enclosure 7.
11. On October 3rd , 2108 I interviewed Dutchess County Jail Corrections Officer Krystal Lowe shield 82. She
is a 15-year veteran of the jail. She stated in sum and substance that on the night that Ms. was
brought into the jail she conducted a strip search of her and did not locate~traband on her
person. She declined to give a written account of her interaction with Ms. 12. On October Jrll, 2018 I interviewed Dutchess County Jail Sergeant Joseph Crittenden. He said that he is
a 23-year veteran of the Dutchess County Jail. On July 26 th , 2018 he was working in his capacity as a
supervisor at the jail when a code was called for an unresponsive female in her cell. He said at about
9:00 pm he went to cell 4 which housed Ms. and she was the only occupant of the cell. Upon
entering the cell, he was accompanied by Corrections Officer Jonathan Steele. CO Steele was checking
Ms. for a pulse when she jumped to her feet. He sat her on the bed and asked her what
happeri'ecf"6'ut she was incoherent in her response. Sgt. Crittenden observed blood trickling just below
her right elbow. He observed a needle in the cell toilet. He said that Ms. was incoherent and did
not make any statements. She was transported to medical and he sealed the cell. His statement is
recorded on the Dutchess County Jail repcrt- referenced in paragraph 5.
At SP Dover Plains

13. On October 7th, 2018 I I directed Investigator Padraic Obrien to compose a memorandum outlining his
actions regarding the arrest. His memorandum stated stated in sum and substance that he was
working a B line out oT'si5"15over Plains on 07/26/18 when he overheard a radio transmission for a
prisoner transport wherein the suspect, Ms. is a suspect in SP Dover ~ l a r y
investigation. Upon their arrival at SP Dover Plains, Inv. Obrien had moved Ms. from the patrol

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room to the SP Dover Plains interview room. He stated that duriing the interview he left the interview
room with Trooper Sypek and went into the BCI office to discuss the details of the interview. They reenter the interview room and continue the interview and after Ms. - e made admissions to the
crime of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th , Inv. Obrien exits the interview room. Upon exiting
the interview room he requested that Trooper Sommer escort M:s.
to the bathroom. He
instructed Trooper Sypek to secure a written statement from Ms.
. Inv. Obrien made phone calls
pertaining to criminal charges to be filed against M s - and prepared those charges from the SCI
office. Reference is made to the attached memorandum of Investigator Obrien, enclosure 8.
14. On October 13th , 2018 I directed Trooper Marl< Sypek to c9mpose a memorandum outlining his iactions
regarding th ~ arrest. His memorandum stated in sum aind substance that on 07/26/18 he
assisted in an interview of Ms.
in the interview at SP Dc1ver Plains, with Investigator Padraic
Obrien. After the interview Ms.
was accompanied to the bathroom by Troo er Sommer and
then returned to the interview room by Trooper Sommer who thein provides Ms.
with a drink.
After receiving her drink Trooper Sommer left the room. Trooper Sypek then asks Ms.
if she
was good and closed the door to the interview room. He states that he returned to the SP Dover Plains
Squad room where he received instructions from Inv. Obrien dimcting him to take a written statement
from Ms. He removed Ms. from the interview r,oom and secured her to the bench in
the squad room but Ms. declined to give a written statement. Reference is made to the
attached memorandum of Trooper Sypek, enclosure 9.
15. On September 24th, 20181 reviewed the SJS incident report of Trooper Lisa Butenhoff, SP RhinebeckTransport - Transports. No discrepancies were noted. Reference is made to incident report
enclosure 10.
16. On September 24th, 2018 I reviewed the SJS incident reports of Trooper Jacalyn Sommer, SP Dover
Plains - Transport - Transports and
Transpo1rt - Transports. No d i s c ~ s were
noted. Reference is made to incident report
enclosure 11 and incident report . . . .
enclosure 12.
17. On September 241h, 20181 reviewed the SJS incident report of Investigator Adam Pereiro- and
associated arrest report of Ms. Gomme. No discrepancies were noted. Reference is made to incident
rep o r t - and arrest r e p o r t - enclosure 13.
18. On October 2nc1 I contacted ~
requested to speak with Ms. with me.

umnser, who is the assigned defense attorney for Ms. I
to which he replied that he is not going to allow his client to speak

19. On September 25 th , 2018 I reviewed a video recorded interview 1::,f Ms. that took place on
07/26/2018 in the interview of SP Dover Plains. The video showi; that on 07/26/18 at about 2:01 p.m.
Ms. is escorted, unsecured, into the interview room by !investigator Obrien. She is seated at a
chair in front of a table and remained unsecured. Just before 2:02 p.m. Troo er Sypek entered the
interview room and sits next to Investigator Obrien and across fnom Ms.
At 2:24 p.m.
Investigator Obrien and Trooper Sypek leave the interview room and leave Ms.
unattended and
unsecured. At 2:26 p.m. Ms. reaches under her outer gmment and appears to be moving
something around in her brassiere. At 2:28 pm. Ms. agaiin reaches into her brassiere and again
appears to be moving something located therein. At 2:33 p.m. Investigator Obrien and Trooper Sypek
re-enter the interview room having left Ms. unattended ctnd unsecured for nine minutes. At 2:39
Investigator Obrien concludes the interview and as he is leaving the interview room Ms. requested to use the bathroom. Troope~follows lnvestiga1lor Obrien out of the interview room and
closes the door behind him leaving Ms. unattended and unsecured. At 2:40 p.m. Trooper
Sommer escorts Ms. to the bathroom. At 2:43 p.m. aj
re-enters the interview room,
sits down in a c hair and remained unsecured. At 2:43:56 Ms. ■
gets up from her chair and closes
the door to the interview room and then sits back down in the Chi3ir. At 2:44 p.m. Trooper Sommer
opens the door to the interview room and advises Ms. that the door will remain open. At 2:44
p.m. Ms. starts~st her brassiere on her right side and seems to be moving something
therein. At 2:44:54 Ms. now adjusts the left side of her brassiere. At 2:46 p.m. Trooper Sommer
brings Ms. an opened bottle of Gatorade. At 2:46 p.m. Trooper Sypek closes the door to the
interview rooni and leaves Ms. unsecured and unattend•;d. At 2:47 p . m ~ reaches
into her brassiere and appears to be moving something therein. At 2:47:46 Ms. ~ a r s to be
making furtive movements with both hands under the table whem she is sitting. She appears to be
moving something around under the table and then occasionally glancing at it. The table obstructs the
view of whatever it is Ms. is moving around. At about 2:Ei0 p.m. Ms. reaches into her
brassiere on the right side and removes an object, that appears to be a needle. At 2:50:41 Ms. 4

stands up and places something in the arbage. It appears that she is holding what looks like a needle
in her right hand. At 2:51 p.m. Ms.
stands and retrieves something from the garbage and puts
same in her mouth. At ~ . Ms.
appears to inject a needle in her left hand using her right
hand. At 2:52 p.m. Ms. appears to secrete something into her brassiere on the left side. At 2:53
p.m. Ms. appears to inject her right arm with a needle. A1 2:54 p.m. Ms. appears to
secrete tfie needle into her brassiere on the left side. At 2:54 p.m. after secreting the needle Ms.
removes something from her mouth and throws it into the g a r b a ~ s at that
moment. Reference is made to SP Dover Plains DVR Video Interview of. . . . . . . . dated July
26th, 2018 enclosure 14. 20.
20. On 5/09/19, I was advised by Captain John Ryan Troop K BCI, that he had contacted Dutchess County
Jail Captain W illiam Moore on 5/02/19 for further clarification as to the extent of the strip search
conducted during intake of Ms.
at the Dutchess County Jail and whether they ever made
notification to NYSP when Ms.
was found in possession of contraband at the j ail. Captain Ryan
stated Dutchess County Jail Captain William Moore looked into the matter and advised him that he
spoke with Correction Officer Krystal Lowe who stated to the best of her recollection, she strip searched
the defendant, but only down to her underwear and she believes the defendant was allowed to retain
her bra during and after booking. With respect to lack of notification to NYSP concerning the
defendant's possession of contraband at the jail, Captain Moore stated NYSP was not notified because
the contraband was found after the defendant was in with the general population. If the contraband was
found during intake at the jail, then notification would have been made to NYSP.

CONCLUSION

Investigation revealed that Ms. was taken into custody for an active bench warrant out of SP
Dover Plains for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, by Trooper Butenhoff, SP Rhinebeck, while dispatched
to a domestic complaint in the Town of Hyde Park. Trooper Butenhoff watched Ms. change her clothes
from a tank top and shorts into a one piece "Romper" while wearing the same brassiere and underwear. She
conducted a search of Ms. consistent with what is legally allowable as written in the Search and
Seizure Laws of the State Of New York. Ms. was transported to Troop K H ~ e r s where she was
turned over to the custody of Trooper Sommer who also conducted a search of Ms. consistent with the
allowable search previously performed by Trooper Butenhoff. Ms. was t r a ~ d to SP Dover Plains
for further processing. While at SP Dover Plains Investigator Obrien uncuffed Ms. and moved her to the
interview room for the purpose of conducting an interview relating to a burglary investigation, Trooper Sypek
assisted. Ms. was never secured while in the interview room. She was left unattended on three
occasions while in SP Dover Plains interview room. While she was left unattended and unsecured Ms. could retrieve wha~ed to be a needle from her brassiere and utilize same to inject an unknown substance
into her body. Ms. was arraigned on an additional charge of Criminal Possession Stolen Property
stemming from the burglary complaint. Ms. was arraigned before Town of Dover Honorable Justice
John Fusco and remanded to the custody of the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of$5000.00 cash and $10,000.00
bond. Ms. was transported to the Dutchess County Jail and turned over to their custody. While in the
custody of the Dutchess County Jail Ms. was located unresponsive in her cell with a needle in her
possession. An interview with Dutchess County Jail indicated that at b o ~ s . was strip searched,
down to her underwear and bra, with nothing found on her person. Ms. refused to make any statements
concerning the needle to any investigators assigned to investigate the incident in the Dutchess County Jail.
Investigation into this matter regarding taking Ms. i n t o ~ and conducting a proper search
of same by Trooper Sommer and Trooper Butenhoff revealed that Ms. was taken into custody for a
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property bench warrant out of SP Dover Plains. Trooper Butenhoff observed Ms.
change her clothing with the exception of her brassiere which she conducted a pat down of with her
hand and did not find any contraband. Trooper Sommer conducted a similar search upon taking custody of Ms.
The searches were consistent with what is required in Article 31 E3, furthermore the Search and
Seizure manual, page 16, requires that the search must be commensurate with the charge for which the
defendant was arrested. In this incident the charge was not drug related or of the kind that would allow a strip
search to locate contraband.
I recommend the matter concerning the search of Ms. Trooper Butenhoff be Closed - Unfounded.

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Investigation into this matter found that Investigator Obrien, Trooper Sommer and Trooper Sypek
repeatedly left Ms.
unattended and unsecured while she was in their custody. This created ample
opportunities for Ms.
to retrieve a needle and an unknown substance and inject same into her body.
Investigation determine t at Investigator Obrien, Trooper Sommer and Trooper Sypek violated:
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Regulation 8A2 which requires all Members to study and comply with au Division Rules,
Regulations, and Instructions.

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Regulation 8D-1 which states all members are responsible for the proper safeguarding of
persons under arrest

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Executive Memorandum 05-09 that states prisoners shot.ild never be left unattended.

I recommend the matter of Regulation 8A2, Regulation 8D1 and Executive Memorandum 05-09 with
regard to Investigator Obrien, Trooper Sommer and Trooper Sypek, be Closed- Founded, and the appropriate
administrative action be taken.

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WITH HER, ces WAS CONTACTED TO TAKE CUSTODY. OF THE .CHILD.
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Hyde Park Police Department
3 ~INAL RD
HYDE PARK, NY 12S38(845)229-9340

Entry/CC#:

Tour:

Call Type~ •• ; .• : DISTURBANCE.

Priority .. : 1

BDesk Officer:

How Received: 911 DISPATCH

Cal l er ••••• : DC911,
Bus. Name •• :
Address ••.• : 392 CREEK RD

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City/_St/Zip: ~ E P ~ , __NY
Location of Assi°gnmen
Cross Street •••••..••.

Hll>E PARK
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Business Name• •••••••• ~

Description .......... . ·!: MALE/FEMALE
Disposition .• ••• • • •.•• :BACI< IN SERVICE
Post: 1456_

Dispatched Date: 07/26/2018

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OFFiCERS INVOLV¥ti
Serial

U:1052 Rank:PTL Name;:ANTONIO R F,ODR]:GlJEZ

Serial If: 1039 Rank: PTL Name:,DANIEL E MONTAI;TO
ASSOCIATED NUMBERS

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Name . ....••. . • .

Adgress ••••••• :

Type :

DISTURBANCE

PERSONS .INVOLVED

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City/State/Zip
Phone Number •• :
Sex ••••••••.•• ·• :
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Address ••••••• :

City/State/Zip:,
Phone Number •• :

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DOB:

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Name •••••••••. : DC911,

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Address ...... .
City/ s·tate /Zip: HYDE PARK, NY
Phone Number_...:{,
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Business Number .• :(
Sex •..•.••••••• :

Race:

Person Type •.. :CALLER

Nanie •••••••••. ·:
Address .•••••• :
City/State/Z'
Phone Number •• :
Sex .••. .••••••• -:

DOB:

, NY 12522-

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Date : 07/26/2018

Time : 10:57 Tour:

BDesk Officer: 1062

,fer son Type ... : PE-RSON -INTERVIEWED .
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NARRATIVE

911 DISPATCH FOR A BF/GF DOMESTIC, PHYSICAL IN
CALLE.R IS A TA.XI OR.IVER '.fHAT SJ:ATES. T.H)\: MALE/FE~E ~ E 'FIGHT!~~ At-JD -TflE;Y
RAVE A SMALL CHILD PRESENT

S/2 3 S /16 EN ROUTE
1062:07/26/2018 10:58 911 TRANSFER CALLE.R IS SCOTT MENPELSQ~ TJIA.T WORKS AT THE /l.ND'
STATES HE IS OUTSIDE NOW AND 'fHE SITU~TION HAS CALMED DOWN. FEMA~E illlllt>OES NQT liANT THE MALE THERE
UNITS OUT
1062:07/26/2018 11:00 -

DOB:FEMALE CID: -

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FEMALE IS A FILE 5 X2

POSS. OF STOLEN PROPERTY NYSP- DOVER PLAINS, WARRANT ENTERED ON 07/25/2018
PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES BETHLEHEM TOWN POLICE, WARRANT ENTRY 10/20/2017
S/23 WAS ADVISED AND STATES THE NYSP ARE ON SCENE, HE WILL ADViSE
S/16 EN ROUTE TO ~q FOR~ TEST KIT
1062:07/26/2018 11:25 -

MALE HAD POSSIBLE DRUGS ON HIM
CPS ON SCENE - 1220
S/23 REQUEST 10-28 ON NY VEHICLE DRIVEN THERE BY THE MALE
1K38

HAS

FEMALE IN CUSTODY

MALE CID
COMl!:S BACK AS:
- VALIP
MALE 'LEFT SCENE IN HIS VEHICLE, YNITS CLEAR,

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Time: 10:57 Tour:.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

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MEMORANDUM
TroopjLStation
Date

SP Dover Plains
September 24, 2018

To:

Major Richard L. Mazzone, Troop Commander, Troop K

From:

Trooper Jacalyn M. Sommer

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL

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I have been advised of my Article 16 rights by Senior Investigator Miller on September
24, 2018. I am represented by Trooper Maurice Coley and I provide the following account:
On Thursday, 7/26/2018, Troop K Communications contacted SP Dover Plains stating
that a member of SP Rhinebeck had Ms.
.in custody after she was involved in
a domestic dispute in the Town of Hyde Parle. At the time, SP Dover Plains had an active warrant
for M s . - for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th degree. Troop K
Communications then advised that they would call SP Dover Plains back to arrange the exchange
of Ms. Trooper Mark Sypek later called me, requesting that I patrol to Troop K
Headquarters and take custody of Ms. I patrolled to Troop K Headquarters and took custody of Ms. from Trooper Lisa
Butenhoff outside of the building. I perfonned a search of Ms. - p r i o r to transporting her.
The search included a pat down of her person, including around the sides of her bra and down the
center of her chest using the back of my hand. Ms. was wearing a romper, which is
similar to a one-piece jumpsuit, with no waistband and no pockets. The romper consisted of long
sleeves and shorts above her knee. She was also wearing sandals. A strip search was not
perfonned on Ms. or warranted, due to the nature of the crime for which she was being
arrested. Trooper Butenhoff had also confinned that she had searched Ms. and that she
had even changed her clothing in front of Trooper Butenhoff prior to leaving the incident
location. I did not seize any items from Ms. as a result of my search. Ms. was
then transported to SP Dover Plains in marked unit, 2K.27.
After arriving at SP Dover Plains, Ms. was placed on the bench in the patrol
room, where she was handcuffed. Investigator Padraic O' Brien and Trooper Mark Sypek then
took Ms. into SP Dover Plains' interview room to question her regarding another stolen
property case. While Investigator O'Brien and Trooper Sypek had custody of Ms. I was
in SP Dover Plains' patrol room, completing paperwork pertinent to the warrant. The only time I
interacted with her while she was in the interview room was when she requested to use the
bathroom. Ms. had to leave the bathroom door open while she was in there. While Ms.

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used the bathroom, I stood outside the door and watched her. Due to the nature of the
one-piece romper that she was wearing, she was only wearing a bra while utilizing the toilet. It
did not appear that she had anything on her person. She was not allowed to flush until I checked
to be sure she did not put anything in the toilet. After Ms. used the bathroom, Trooper
Sypek advised me to return her to the interview room where she was to give him a statement
regarding what they spoke about. I left the door to the interview room wide open, advised
Trooper Sypek that she was done, and then left the area to complete my paperwork for the
warrant. When I had left, Trooper Sypek was to continue his investigation with Ms. I
later brought Ms. - a Gatorade. After handing her the Gatorade I waited in the hallway,
with the door open, until Trooper Sypek arrived at the interview room. I th~n went back to the
patrol room to continue paperwork. Trooper Sypek then checked on Ms. closed the
interview room door, and returned to the patrol room.
I later transported Ms. to the Town of Dover Court, for an arraignment, and then
to Dutchess County Jail, without incident. Investigator O'Brien attended the arraignment as well.

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Dutchess County Jail
Corrections Incident - Officer's Narrative Report
Incident Number:

1-L-------'

IOfficer's Name & Rank: j Joseph Crittenden, Sergeant
Officer's Narrative:
On 7/26/18 at 9:04PM, a Code 2 (Medical Emergency} was called for Housing Unit (HU) 8 by Officer Gregory
Schweizer. I, Sergeant (Sgt) Joseph Crittenden, responded lmmediat-ely from the 2nd Level T area. Upon arrival, I was
told by Officer Schweizer that the occupant of cell #4, inmate
(DCJ was unresponsive and
that he saw a needle in the cell. Inmate- entered the Jail today, and was in Pre-Class and on Withdrawal Checks.
I entered the cell with Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT) Officer Jonathan Steele. Upon entering, I noticed
a hypodermic needle and syringe in the cell tonet. When Officer Steele attempted to get inmate- pulse, she
immediately sat up and attempted to stand. Officer Steele assisted inmate-to the bunkand ordered her to stay
seated. She complied. While inmate- was seated on the bunk, I noticed blood trickling just below her elbow, on
the Inside of her right arm. This blood was coming from what looked like a small puncture wound. Other responding
personnel were: lieutenant Winifred Milkovich, Sgt Kenneth carroff, and CERT Officers James Schonmann and James
Chicavich. At approximately 9:08PM, CERT Officer Dominick Campanella escort-ed Registered Nurses (RN) Tanisha
Coicou, Victoria Bonner, and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Sheila Goering on to the unit After a brief evaluation,
inmate- was assisted to a wheelchair by LPN Goering and was wheeled to 1st Level Medical by RN Coicou. The
medical personnel and Inmate- were escorted there by the CERT personnel present and I.
After Inmate- was evaluated in 1.n level Medical, LPN Goering reported to me that Inmate-vital
signs were normal. LPN Goering then spoke with Dr. Salwa Khouri via telephone. At 9:25PM, Dr. Khouri authorized
inmate- to be transported to the Mid Hudson Regional Hospital Emergency Room (MHRH/ER) via ambulance for
further evaluation for possible drug injection. I immediately notified Officer Andrew Bangert in Main Control, who in
tum called 911. Or. Khouri also stated that i n m a ~ was to be placed on both Medical and Psychiatric Constant
Supenrlsion without smock. Inmate
was secured in a body chain and leg irons by Officers Chicavich and Steele
for the transport.
At 9:25PM, Mobile Ufe Support Emergency Medical Technician, Afexsandra Scott and Paramedic Jarrett Halwick
arriYed at the jail. I escorted them to medical where they secured inmate- on a gurney. Mobile Life personnel
then pushed the gurney to Booking and then out to the ambulance, escorted by myself and the CERT personnel. The
Reporting Officer:

Supemsory Review:
(Prinl)

For Incidents Rft-~·1..:·-Administn.tiv
Shift Commander:

Correction Captain:
(Priot)

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transport left the facility at 9:38PM, en route to MHRH/ER, with Officer Monica Vonknoblauch in the ambulance with

inmate- and Officer Bryan Crookston followed in DC-427.

Offie9r Vonknoblauch called the faCJ1ity at approximately 10:00PM, and told Lt. Kevin Carey that inmate-

was refusing treatment. The transport returned to the facility at 10:34PM. Inmate_ ls now housed in HU-11, Cell
#3, and is ln Administrative Segregation Pending Hearing and Constant Sul)Ervision with no smock..

Officer Vonknobfauch told me that when searching inmate- upon return to t h ~ she noticed that
inmate- had something in her mouth. When Officer Vonknobfauch ordered Inmate- to give her the
object{sTTri"iier'mouth, she complied. OfficerVonknoblauch gave me the objects, which appeared to be small pieces of
plastic. I wrapped them in paper towel, placed them In a paper bag, and secured them in evidence locker #3.
Investigator Mark Ralton was notified of the incident by Sgt. Wiliiam Dunckelman. Per Investigator Ralton, Cefl #4
on HU-8 isto be treated asa crime scene. The cell doorwassecured as soon as inmate-was out of the cell, and
yellow tape marked "Crime Seen~ was applied to the door jam, blocking the door. Investigator fialton said that he
would inspect the cell tomorrow (7/27/ 18), A Reportable Incident #52129 was completed and sent electronically to
NYSOOC by U. Carey.

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Dutchess County Jail
Corrections Incident-Officer's Narrative Report
Incident Number:

I _._________,

I Officer's Name & RanJ{: ICorrection Officer Gregory Schweizer
Officer's Narrative:
On 7/26/2018, I, Correction Officer (C/O) Gregory Schweizer, was assigned to Housing Unit (HU) B
on the 4pm-12am shift when the following occurred. At approximately 9:04pm, while the medication
cart was on th~ unit with Licensed Practical ~ Jeltsch and C/O Chris Taylor, l
• approached cen 4, which houses inmate(I/M) (D
to ask her if she
takes medication. Upon looking through the cell windOW', I observed r
laying on the cell
floor next to the toilet. After multiple attempts to get her attention 1/M
was unresponsive. I
also observed a clear syringe in the toilet Please note that 1/M
is on withdrawal checks. At
this time, I called a Code 2 (Medical Emergency) 3 times over my portable radio. Moments later, the
following staff responded, Sergeant (Sgt.) Joseph Crittenden, Lieutenant (Lt) Winifred Milkovich, Sgt
Kenneth Carroll, Sgt William Dunckelman, Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) Officers
James Schonmann, Jonathan Steele, James Chicavich, Dominick Campanella, C/O Melvin Hogue,
LPN Sheila Goering, Registered Nurse {RN) Tanisha Coicou, and RN Victoria Bonner. Responding
staff then took control of the situation.

Reporting Offic~
Supervisory Review:

,

(Prill!)

-{j' l.J. 15u4:fg;:~
(Prim)

(Sip&Dale)

For Incidents
Shift Commander:
Correction Captain:
(Prim;,

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

MEMORANDUM
Troop~Station

SP Rhinebeck

Date._ _ _S__e_.p__te........,m"""b"""e__
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To:

Major Richard L. Mazzone, Troop Commander, Troop K

From:

Trooper Lisa A. Butenhoff~

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL

I have been advised of my right to representation pursuant to Article 16.2 of the current
contract by Senior Investigator Miller. I am being represented in this matter by Troop K Union
Delegate Trooper Maurice E. Coley and I provide the following account:
On Thursday, 07/26/2018, I was assigned to a 1 shift working out of SP Rhinebeck
operating marked unit 1K38. During the tour, I responded to assist Hyde Park Police
Department with a boyfriend/girlfriend domestic at
in the Town of Hyde Park.
While on scene, it was determined the female involved in the incident, Ms.
D O B ~ had an active warrant out of SP Dover for Criminal Possession of Stolen
Property in the 5 degree. I took Ms. into custody without incident and I performed a
search of her person before transporting her. Prior to searching her, I observed Ms. change her clothes from a tank top and pajama pants into a one piece romper. She was wearing a
bra and underwear and she did not change those undergarments. The search was conducted using
the back of my hand to feel along the bra line and I felt only underwire. I did not observe or
seize any items from Ms. as a result of my search.
Ms. was transported to Troop K Headquarters where I turned her over to the
custody of Trooper Jacalyn Sommer outside of the building. I advised Trooper Sommer that Ms.
had been searched prior to transport. Trooper Sommer then advised Ms. stie
would be searched again prior to transport to SP Dover. Refer to SJS incident report_
I did not perform a strip search on Ms. of the crime for which she was arrested.

as it was not warranted due to the nature

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Inmate's Statement

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Booking No: 2018-00001655

If Additional Space is Needed, Continue on Back

1) INMATES WAIVER OF HEARING NOTIFICATION: In accordance
with the provisions of the NYS Minimum Standards, Part 7006,
you are entitled to receive a written notice stating the date, time
and location of your disciplinary hearing at least 24 h~urs prior
to the hearing.
I WAIVE THE 24 HOUR NOTIFICATION:

~ Yes

2) I HAVE RECIEVED A COPY OF THE DISCIPLINARY REP9RT:

t3 Yes D No

Inmate's S i g n a t u r e : ~ ~

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Investigating Officer's Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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Reviewing Supervisor's Remarks:

Printed Name & Title of the Reviewing Supervisor:
Reviewing Supervisor's Signature: _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date and Time: _ _ _ _ __

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE

MEMORANDUM
Troop

...K_

Date

Station

SP Dover Plains

October 26, 2018

To:

Major Richard L. Mazzone Jr., Troop Commander, Troop K

From:

Investigator Padraic K. O'Brien

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL

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I have been directed to submit this memorandum under Article 16.2(A) of the
agreement between the State of New York and the NYSPIA concerning the performance of my
official duties and that I am required to provide this memorandum. I have been offered
representation, to which I am entitled during an interrogation pursuant to Article 16.2(b)(7) and
submit this memorandum accordingly. I understand that a refusal to provide this memorandum
or a failure to provide a truthful account may result in disciplinary action against me, up to and
including the termination of my employment.
On July 26, 2018 I was working a scheduled "B" tour, assigned to SP Dover Plains.
While at the barracks I monitored a radio transmission indicating a prisoner was being relayed to SP
Dover Plains. I was advised by SP Dover Plains UF patrols that ~ a s being
transported to SP Dover Plains to be processed on an active bench warrant out of the Town ofDover.
I was aware that was a suspect in an ongoing burg} investigation being conducted by
Investigator Adam Pereiro,
Trooper Jacalyn M. Sommer arrived at SP Dover Plains with in custody.
While I was in the backroom at SP Dover Plains I reviewed the case file for SJS to
familiarize myself with the particulars of the case. I entered the patrol room where I observed
in handcuffs and Trooper Sommer seated at a desk. I approached Trooper Sommer and
asked i f - had been searched to which she replied in the affirmative. I instructed Trooper
Sommer to wait until I left the room, then read her New York State Police Miranda
Warning. I asked Trooper Mark A. Sypek to join me in the interview for the purpose of having
another member presentwhile interviewing a female suspect, as well as to allow Trooper Sypek to
gain experience interviewing a suspect.

I brought from the patrol room to the interview room of SP Dover Plains
where I had already activated the Liberty recording system. Trooper Sypekjoined me in the interview
roo~uestioned- on her involvement in the burglary that was being investigated in
SJS-During the course of the interview Trooper Sypek and I exited the interview room at
which point I closed the door and discussed the interview with Trooper Sypek and I went back into
the backroom ofSP Dover Plains to further review details ofthe case file. A short time later Trooper
Sypek and I went back into the interview room and continued the interview. made
admissions to knowingly possessing stolen property. I asked- ifshe would provide a written
statement and she replied in the affirmative. I then exited the interview room with Trooper Sypek.
Immediately upon leaving the room the second and final time I asked Trooper Sommer to a ~ y
to the bathroom and I then asked Trooper Sypek to take a written statement f r o m - I
then entered the backroom and began to prepare paperwork for her arrest. I made phone calls
regarding proceeding with new criminal charges against- After concluding my interview, I
had no further contact with in SP Dover Plains until observing Trooper Sommer prepare
for transport to the Town of Dover court for arraignment in front of the Honorable Judge
Fusco. was transported by Trooper Sommer in a marked patrol vehicle, while I followed
behind in my assigned BCI vehicle. Judge Fusco remanded- to Dutchess County Jail in lieu
of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond. Trooper Sommer transported from Dover Court to
Dutchess County Jail.

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE
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MEMORANDUM
Troop.K_Station
Date

SP Dover Plains
10 October, 2018

To:

Major Richard L. Mazzone Jr., Troop Commander, Troop K

From:

Trooper Mark Sypek ('A..~. S .

Subject:

COMPLAINT AGAINST PERSONNEL

I have been advised of my Article 16 rights by Senior Investigator Miller on October 04,
2018. I am represented by Maurice Coley and I provide the following account:
On July 26, 2018 I was working a scheduled Fl 2 tour, assigned to SP Dover Plains. Trooper
Sommer arrived at SP Dover Plains wit
who was in custody for an active
bench warrant out of the Town of Dover Court. Investigator Obrien advised that was a
suspect in an ongoing burglary investigation and asked ifl would like to assist him in interviewing

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I advised Investigator Obrien that I wanted to assist to gain more experience in interviewing
suspects. Investigator Obrien, uncuffed
and all three of us entered the interview room,
where Investigator Obrien ,questioned
on her involvement in the burglary which was
recorded and secured as evidence.

At the end of the interview, Investigator Obrien and I left the interview room and Trooper
Sommer t o o k - to use the restroom. Trooper Sommer then brought- back into the
interview room where she suppl i e ~ with a drink. Trooper Sommer then left the room and I
a s k e d - if she was good and I shut the door. I then proceeded to go back in the patrol room
and wait for further instruction regarding talcing a statement from
Shortly after, I was
advised by Investigator Obrien to take a written statement from
via the computer in the
patrol room. I brought- back into the patrol room and handcuffed her back to the wall. I
began taking a written statement w h e n - then declined to continue giving a statement. I was
then dispatched to a call. Trooper Sommer remained at SP Dover Plains to process- for the
pending criminal charges.

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l.A~cncy
2. Div/Precinct
IOI TROOP K - ZONE I
K121
7,8,9. Date Reported (Day, Date, Time)
10,n,12. Occurred On/from (Day, Date, Time)
THURSDAY 07126/2018 11:00
ll{lJRSDAY 07/26/2018 11:00
16. JncidcntTyoe
17. Business Name
TRANSPORT-TRANSPORTS

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6. Incident No.
S.CaseNo.
182070162
3,14,15. Occurred To (Day, Date, Time)

20. City/State/Zip
HYDE PARK NEW YORK 12538
21. Location Code (TSLED)

23. No. of Vlclims
0

HYDE PARK TOWN 1456

24. No. of Suspects
0

26, Victim also Complainant?

Location Type
MULTIPLE DWELLING

ASSOCIATED PERSONS
C .,. ...

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' .; Qty, State, Zip

SUSPECT

36. Alias/Nickname/Malden Name
Last Name

First Name

.MiddleName

NARRATIVE
Date of Action

Date Written

Officer Name & Rank

07/26/2018

07/26/2018

BUTENHOFF, LISA (TPR)

Narrative

Dispatched by Dutchess County 911 to the
in the Town of Hyde Park for a report of a
male/female domestic dispute. Assisted Hyde Park PD at scene with female subject,
who was-taken into
custody on SP warrant out of Dover. I transported <;iOMME to Troop K Headquarters without incident and TOT Trooper Sommer,
SP Dover. Closed

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74. Inquiries

77. Reporting Officer Signature (Include Rank)
TPR LISA BUTENHOFF

81. Status
CLOSED BY INVESTIGATION

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76. Complainant Signature

175. NYSPIN Message No.
78. ID No.
978

182. Status Date

79. Supervisor Signature (Include Rank)

80. ID No.
4027

SGT DAYID CLAYTOR

83. NotifiedffOT

07/26/2018

I Solvability Total

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I.Agency
IG!,TROOPK - ZONE 2

15.CaseNo.
16.lnc_.
K221
1~;;:iNc1Bllf.:li2Ril':~r ~~1130100
SGTK221
113,14,15. Occurred To (Day, Date, Time)
110,l 1,12. Occurred On/From (Day, Date, Time)
THURSDAY 07/26/2018 13:32

7Jj~. Date Reported (Day, Date, Time)
THURSDAY 07/26/2018 13:32
16. Incident Type
TRANSPORT-TRANSPORTS
19. Incident Address (Street Name, Bldg. No., ApL No.)

SP DOVER PLAINS
20. CitJ/Smte/Zip
DOVER PLAlNS NEW YORK 12522
21. Location.~odc (TSLED)

117. Business Name

123. No. of :ctims

.DOVER.TOWN 1453

124. No. or Suso~cts

126. Victim also Complainant?

Location Type
'GOVERNMENT OFFICE

ASSOCIATED PERSONS
~. TYPE

e

Nnme (Last, First, Middle; Tille)

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City, State, Zip

PERSON
INTERVIEWED

NARRATIVE
Date of Action
07/26/2018

Date Written

Officer Name & Rank

07/26/2018

SOMMER, JACALYN (TPR)

Narrative

On 7/26/181 transported

from Troop K HQ to SP Dover Plains in marked unit, 2K27, without incident.

No further Sfute Police action necessary. Closed.

ADMINISTRATIVE
74. Inquiries

76. Complain.ant Signature

175. NYSPIN Message No.

77. Reporting Officer Signature (Include Rank)

78. ID No.

TPR JACALYN SOMMER

St. Status
CLOSED BY INVESTIGATION

1282

182. Stalus Dace

79. Supenisor Signature (Include Rank)
SGT SIC MICHAEL JAOUEN

80.IDNo.
2190

83. NotifiedffOT

07/26/2018

ISolvablllty Total

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2. Div/Precinct
5. Case No•
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~ate.
ORI
· IOTROOPK-ZONE2
K221
SGTK221
.. lNCIJ)~'TiEPOI{t{i NY! 130100
7,8,9. · Date Reported (Day, Date, Time)
1'3,14,15. Occurred To (Day, Date, Time)
II0,11,12. Occurred On/From (Day, Date, Time)
THURSDAY 07/26/2018 15:50
THURSDAY 07/26/2018 15:SO
16. Incident T)1>C
Business Name
SP DOVER PLAINS
TRANSPORT-TRANSPORTS
19. lncii:lent Address (.Street Name, Bldg. No., Apt. No.)

117.

20. City/State/Zip
DOVER PLAINS NEW YORK 12522

126. Victim also Complalnont?

123.No. of ~ictims 124.No. or Suso~cts

21. Localion Code (TSLED)

DOVER TOWN 1453
Location Type
GOVERNMENT OFFICE

ASSOCIATED PERSONS
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City, :State, ?:Ip' ·

PERSON
INTERVIEWED

NARRATIVE
Date of Action
07/2612018
Narrative

Date Written
07/26/2018

Officer Name & Rank
SOMMER, JACALYN (TPR)

On 7/26/18 I transported
from SP Dover Plains to the Town of Dover Court in marked unit, 2K27, without
incident. She was also transported to DCJ without incident
•
No further State Police action necessary. Closed.

ADMINISTRATIVE
74. Jnquiries

175, NYSPIN Message No.

77. Reporting Officer Signature (Include Rank)

76. Complainant Signatu~
78. ID No.

TPR JACALYNSOMMER

81. Status

CLOSED BY INVESTIGATION

1282

182. Status Date

79. Supervisor Signnlure (Include Rank)

80. IDNo.
2190

SGT SIC MICHAEL JAOUEN

83. Notified/TOT

07/26/2018

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