North Country resident charged with felony burglary in Jefferson County

Published on June 12, 2025

NYSP

CHAMPION- A North Country resident is faced with a felony accusation in the wake of a Jefferson County burglary investigation.

Early Thursday morning, Philip E. Winkempleck, 38, of Carthage, NY was arrested and charged by the New York State Police (Watertown) with one felony count of burglary in the second-degree (illegal entry of a dwelling).

Troopers say this arrest stems from a burglary complaint early Thursday morning in the town of Champion.

At press time, police said that Winkempleck’s arrest status suggested an appearance for centralized arraignment.

There were no further details provided.

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