This morning part-time Police Officer Sydney Mills, was arrested at the Saugerties Police Department following an investigation into alleged illegal sexual acts.

The investigation began several months ago when a Saugerties police officer received information about the situation and immediately reported it to the Chief of Police. The Chief collaborated with Ulster County District Attorney Emmanual Nneji to conduct a thorough and independent investigation, which ultimately led to the arrest of Officer Mills.

Officer Mills was taken into custody by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team and arraigned in Ulster County Court by Judge Brian Rounds on the felonies of Criminal Sexual Act 2nd Degree, Criminal Sexual Act 3rd Degree, Rape in the 3rd Degree, and the misdemeanor of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree.  At this time, Mills has been remanded to the Ulster County Jail without bail.

The Saugerties Police Department is committed to transparency and accountability in our partnership with the community. We understand that public trust is essential for our agency's effectiveness, and we will continue to work towards maintaining that trust.

We want to assure the community that we take these allegations seriously and will cooperate fully with the investigation. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for our citizens, and we will not tolerate any behavior that compromises the trust our community deserves.