Justin Ashe for Rensselaer County Sheriff

Justin Ashe for Rensselaer County Sheriff Running for Rensselaer County Sheriff. Strategic leader with integrity & proven results. Law enforcement professional, 20 years, operational/investigative roles.

Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician, Canine Handler, Detective & Federal Task Force Officer.

Big shout out to my man Mike Engwer and the whole Proline team. Good luck and drive safe!
09/12/2026

Big shout out to my man Mike Engwer and the whole Proline team.

Good luck and drive safe!

I remember exactly where I was I remember feeling the need to get involved911 drove me to enroll as a member in the Wyna...
09/11/2026

I remember exactly where I was
I remember feeling the need to get involved
911 drove me to enroll as a member in the Wynantskill Fire Department

Today we remember all the lives affected

We shall never forget

After being at the fair all week I was finally able to run into Kyle. After a brief talk about policy and concerns it ap...
09/07/2026

After being at the fair all week I was finally able to run into Kyle. After a brief talk about policy and concerns it appears he looks forward to have an open discussion/debate to address the issues.

I look forward to it and will leave the date, time and location for him to set up!

Another question that deserves an answer: Where is the focus on narcotics enforcement in Rensselaer County?The opioid an...
09/07/2026

Another question that deserves an answer:
Where is the focus on narcotics enforcement in Rensselaer County?

The opioid and narcotics epidemic continues to devastate families and communities. This issue is personal to me. I grew up in Averill Park, and like far too many families in Rensselaer County, I have seen firsthand the damage addiction and illegal narcotics can cause. I have lost friends and family members to this epidemic.

For me, this isn’t about politics. It’s about people.

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office has a unique responsibility. There are communities throughout our county without their own full time local police departments. Those residents depend heavily on the Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police for law enforcement services.

That is exactly where I believe our resources need to be.

The City of Troy is a major population center and an important part of combating narcotics trafficking in our county. Troy Police has narcotics investigators who work alongside other local, state and federal law enforcement partners. Successful narcotics enforcement cannot stop at municipal boundaries, and no agency should believe it can tackle this problem alone.

During my career, including my time as a DEA Task Force Officer, I learned that serious narcotics investigations are complex. They require specialized training, experience, intelligence sharing, surveillance, coordination and most importantly cooperation between agencies.

So where is the Sheriff’s Office in that coordinated effort?

When an agency is already dealing with staffing and experience challenges, isolating itself from other law enforcement partners makes even less sense. We should be multiplying our resources through cooperation, not limiting them by trying to operate independently.

It’s relatively easy to concentrate enforcement where narcotics activity is already visible. The harder job is identifying and investigating the networks moving drugs through our rural communities, along our county roads, into our neighborhoods and across county and state lines.

That is where the Sheriff’s Office should be leading.

As Sheriff, I will put resources where they are needed. We will develop experienced narcotics investigators, aggressively pursue the people profiting from addiction, and work shoulder to shoulder with municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement partners.

No egos. No territorial battles. No beating to our own drum.

One county. One mission. Every available resource working together to protect our communities and our children.

Leadership. Experience. Proven Results.

Another great full day at the fair. Amazed at how many people stopped by the booth to say hello. This little recruit cou...
09/07/2026

Another great full day at the fair. Amazed at how many people stopped by the booth to say hello.

This little recruit couldn’t resist the hat and pin!

Another question for todayWhen experienced employees begin retiring or resigning from the Sheriff’s Office, we need to a...
09/06/2026

Another question for today

When experienced employees begin retiring or resigning from the Sheriff’s Office, we need to ask why.

People don’t walk away from careers they’ve dedicated years of their lives to without a reason. An influx of departures can be a warning sign of deeper issues like morale, lack of support, communication, and confidence in leadership.

Our taxpayers deserve answers, and our dedicated women and men deserve leadership that listens, supports them, and makes them want to stay.

Strong leadership retains good people.

What a night at the fair!We had an incredible turnout tonight and had the opportunity to speak with so many people from ...
09/06/2026

What a night at the fair!

We had an incredible turnout tonight and had the opportunity to speak with so many people from across our community. We made new connections, caught up with familiar faces, and most importantly, had some great conversations about the future of Rensselaer County.

Every conversation matters. Hearing directly from the people we hope to serve is what this campaign is all about.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shook our hands, shared your thoughts, asked questions, or simply offered words of encouragement. The support and energy tonight were truly appreciated.

We’re building something special one conversation, one connection, and one community at a time.

Leadership. Experience. Proven Results.

Why are arrests declining so dramatically in Rensselaer County?The numbers deserve an explanation.From 2023 to 2025, arr...
09/05/2026

Why are arrests declining so dramatically in Rensselaer County?

The numbers deserve an explanation.

From 2023 to 2025, arrests decreased by 25%.

Based on the current pace, 2026 is projected to show a 46% decrease in arrests compared to 2023.

Why does this matter?

Arrest numbers can be influenced by many factors, including crime trends but they can also reflect the level of proactive policing taking place in our communities.

Effective law enforcement leadership means more than holding a title. It means knowing how to lead, motivate, equip, support, and stand beside the women and men doing the job every day.

Jimmy and I are still out there.

We are on the streets day in and day out, working alongside our law enforcement professionals and interacting directly with the people we serve.

We understand the challenges because we are still doing the work.

Leadership isn’t about watching from an office.

It’s about showing up.
It’s about supporting your people.
It’s about leading by example.

The residents of Rensselaer County deserve answers.

Stats don’t lie. Leadership matters

Always the best!
09/05/2026

Always the best!

09/04/2026

The term “The people’s lawman” is a term that the great Sheriff Pat Russo was titled with. In doing some research this is what he had to say about the title.

A sheriff answers straight to the citizens who elected them, rather than a bureaucratic chain of command. “The sheriff is the People's Lawman because the sheriff does not work for the governor, the mayor, or the county executive. The sheriff works for the people who elected him.”

We should take a minute to reflect on his wisdom and great law enforcement leading abilities.

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