State Police: North Country resident accused in Jefferson County shoplifting case

WATERTOWN- A North Country resident is accused of shoplifting in Jefferson County, authorities say.

Alexis M. Sobek, 22, of Carthage, NY was arrested Wednesday night by the New York State Police (Watertown). Sobek was officially charged with one misdemeanor count each of petit larceny and criminally possessing a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.

According to Troopers, these charges were filed in the town of Watertown in the wake of larceny shoplifting complaints.

At press time, police said Sobek was issued with an appearance ticket.

There were no further details provided.

Image courtesy via the New York State Police.