NY State Police Lands Helicopter in White Sulphur Springs for Active Investigation, Says ‘No Threat to Public’

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, NY – New York State Police said a helicopter landed Friday morning, April 17, at White Sulphur Springs Fireman’s Park as part of an active investigation in Sullivan County.

Troop F Public Information Officer Trooper Jennifer Alvarez confirmed troopers were conducting the investigation but did not provide additional details, including what prompted the response. Alvarez said there is “no threat to the public” at this time.

Informed sources who were not authorized to speak on the matter said that there was also a SWAT team and SWAT vehicle assisting the investigation. Radio Catskill confirmed with the Liberty Police Department and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office that neither local or county police were involved.

Alvarez said the state agency could not share what time the helicopter landed, but several commentators on local Facebook groups said that they saw a state helicopter hovering in the area between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.

This is a developing story.

Image: Exterior of New York State Police Headquarters in Albany, NY (Photo Credit: New York State Police)