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Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say
Two Busted For Reporting Truck Theft And Allegedly Torching Vehicle, Monroe Police Say Two men were arrested on arson charges following an investigation into an event that took place in October regarding the theft of a vehicle.  Matthew Bittner, 38, of Monroe, and Joseph Bogdanyi, 32, Seymour,  were arrested Monday, Dec. 23, by Monroe Police following an investigation into the reported theft and arson of a vehicle. According to Monroe Police, on Oct. 23, the department received a report of a vehicle on fire in the driveway of 35 Corporate Drive in Monroe.  When officers arrived, they found a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe fully engulfed in flames, said Monroe …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Bought $3.6K Of Merchandise After Opening Fake Account At Area Costco, Police Say Man Bought $3.6K Of Merchandise After Opening Fake Account At Area Costco, Police Say
Man Bought $3.6K Of Merchandise After Opening Fake Account At Area Costco, Police Say A 58-year-old man attempted to use a fake identity to steal thousands of dollars in merchandise from a Connecticut Costco before fleeing on foot, police said. Officers from the Milford Police Department were dispatched to Costco on Boston Post Road at approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, where employees reported possible fraudulent transactions. Police said the investigation determined that Bronx resident Stanley Porter opened a line of credit using a false name - Charles Godfrey - and a false social security number to purchase approximately $3,600 worth of merchandise from the store…

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by Zak Failla