STATE POLICE UPDATE: Teens charged in Southern Lewis County theft spree stole from numerous unlocked vehicles and storage units
A joint investigation involving the New York State Police BCI at SP Lowville and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of two juveniles, ages 13 and 15, for a rash of burglaries, including the theft of two handguns and a motor vehicle, that occurred between March 17-19 in the Port Leyden and Lyons Falls areas of Lewis County.
Each of the juveniles faces the following charges:
- 3 counts of grand larceny 4th degree, a class E felony
- 7 counts of petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor
- 2 counts of burglary 3rd degree, a class D felony
- 2 counts of criminal possession of stolen property 4th degree, a class E felony
- 1 count of criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree, a class A misdemeanor
The investigation determined that the juveniles stole items from numerous unlocked cars they entered during the late night and early morning, while the vehicles were parked at residences.
They also broke into and stole items from several storage units at Shue Box Storage on State Route 12 in Port Leyden.
The juveniles also stole a vehicle from a residence in Port Leyden and were involved in a rollover crash on State Route 12 in Martinsburg.
The teens fled the vehicle before troopers arrived.
The teens were issued appearance tickets for family court.
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