Yorktown Police report the arrest of a twenty-one year old Yorktown man who is charged with Forgery 3rd Degree, a Class “A” Misdemeanor and Petit Larceny, a Class “A” Misdemeanor (2 counts).
On May 3, 2019, PO Battista was dispatched to a Mohegan Lake residence for a domestic incident. Upon arrival, PO Battista met with the victim, who reported that someone had allegedly stolen and cashed her paycheck. PO Battista conducted an investigation at the scene and identified the suspect as the defendant. PO Battista made contact with the defendant at his residence and placed him under arrest.
The defendant was transported to Yorktown Police Headquarters, where he was processed on the above charges, issued an appearance ticket and released on his own recognizance. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on June 4, 2019 at 6:00 pm.