38-Year-Old Mahopac Man Accused Of Stealing Over $3K In Power Grid Material

A Hudson Valley man has been hit with grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing wire and other power grid material from a contractor working with a utility company in Northern Westchester, police said.

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Ben Crnic

08/26/2024 2:00 p.m.

Putnam County resident Michael Dziedzic of Mahopac, age 38, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 9 in connection with the alleged theft, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 26.

According to authorities, Dziedzic stole wire and construction material worth more than $3,000 on several occasions. The material was taken from a contractor company working for NYSEG in the area of Somers beginning in May 2024, police added.

After his arrest, Dziedzic was charged with:

Third-degree grand larceny;
Fourth-degree criminal mischief.

Dziedzic was later issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Somers Court, police said.

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