Monticello Man Faces Decades In Prison For Attacking Deputy

 “This was a cold and calculated attempt to murder a uniformed police officer in the line of duty. Let me be absolutely clear: anyone who targets a law enforcement officer is declaring war on the safety and order of our community. We will not tolerate it. We will not excuse it. And I will pursue the maximum consequences that the law allows. Our officers put on the badge knowing the risks, but they should always return to their families embrace at the end of their shifts," Conaty said. "We are grateful that Deputy Foertsch survived this deliberate and senseless act, and we commend his courageous response and the professionalism of everyone who responded that day. I wish to thank the New York State Police who led this investigation and specifically thank the members of their Forensic Identification Unit and Collision Reconstruction Unit for their thorough and comprehensive processing of the evidence collected in this case and diagraming the crime scene. Today’s verdict is a testament to their courage and to the unwavering resolve of this office. We stand in strength, shoulder to shoulder with the men and women who put on the uniform and swear to protect us every single day.”