Man From Region Nabbed For Commercial Burglary, Police Say
A man from the region was charged with burglary and grand larceny after allegedly being caught on video surveillance stealing $2,000 from a business.
Sullivan County resident Paul A. Ellis, age 37, of Monticello, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29, said Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police.
Johnstone said Ellis was arrested as the result of an investigation into the burglary of the Synergy of Monticello Inc., located at 2 High St., in the Village of Monticello.
Ellis broke into the business and stole $2,000 cash. Monticello Police were able to identify Ell…
Woman Busted For Purse Snatching, Injuring Victim In Region, Police Say
A 32-year-old woman from the region was charged with felony attempted purse snatching and assault after allegedly trying to grab a woman's purse, knocking her down, and breaking her wrist.
Sullivan County resident Jessica J. Myers, of Monticello was charged on Monday, Aug. 7 for the Monday, July 31 incident that took place on Broadway in the village of Monticello.
Myers attempted to forcibly steal a purse from a 56-year-old woman, who did not know Myers, said Lt. Mark Johnstone, of the Monticello Police.
While struggling to hold her purse, the victim was pulled down to the sidewa…
