18-year-old Lewis County suspect charged with criminally possessing stolen property granted youthful offender status in Jefferson County burglary case

Published on February 06, 2025

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CHAMPION- A Lewis County resident is accused of criminally possessing stolen property, authorities say.

On Wednesday afternoon, New York State Police officials announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Croghan, NY suspect, who was formally charged with one misdemeanor count of criminally possessing stolen property in the fifth-degree.

A name or gender of the suspect was not provided, as State Police said the case is listed under juvenile and/or youthful offender.

According to Troopers, the arrest stems from a burglary complaint filed in December in the town of Champion, Jefferson County.

At press time, authorities said the suspect was issued with an appearance ticket.

There were no further details provided.

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