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Sullivan County resident Samantha J. Ripley, of Monticello, was charged on Friday, Dec. 29 ,2023 after a witness called police after allegedly watching her pry a door off a business.
According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, an eyewitness alerted officers after observing Ripley pulling and prying at a rear door of the building before she entered it.
Monticello officers arrived and arrested Ripley as she exited the building, Johnstone said.
Ripley was in possession of a long-handled screwdriver and 600 milligrams of crack cocaine when arrested, he added.
She had also damaged four doors located inside the building during the burglary, police said
Ripley was charged with:
- Burglary
- Criminal possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of burglar tools
- Four counts of criminal mischief
Per state bail guidelines, Ripley was released on an appearance ticket.
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