Former Jail Deputy Sentenced for Official Misconduct and Contempt

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Robert M. Dee, a 42-year-old from Eden and a former Erie County Sheriff’s Office deputy, was recently sentenced to 3 years’ probation by State Supreme Court Justice Deborah A. Haendiges.

Between March and May 2019, Dee failed to report inappropriate behavior with a female inmate, further contacting her post-release.

Dee’s violations continued, with Erie County Sheriff’s deputies responding to his residence on January 4, 2022, due to another incident with a protected individual.

Dee’s employment with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office terminated in May 2022.

His official resignation linked to his plea agreement occurred on May 1.