Hudson Valley Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends

A court clerk in the region has been charged with allegedly falsifying business records for "fixing" tickets for friends.

A Hudson Valley court clerk was charged with allegedly fixing traffic tickets for friends.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Kathy Reakes

02/15/2024 9:00 a.m.

Ulster County resident Haley Whalen, age 25, of Ulster Park, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 13 following an investigation by state police.

According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, an investigation revealed that Whalen, a court clerk with the Town of Saugerties Court, unofficially used her credentials to dismiss tickets on behalf of acquaintances.

Whalen was charged with:

Four counts of falsifying business records
Four counts of tampering with public records
Four counts of official misconduct
Four counts of criminal contempt

She was arraigned and remanded to the Ulster County Jail in place of $10,000 cash/ $20,000 bond/ $40,000 partially secured bond.

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