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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…
2 In Serious Condition After Being Struck By Car In Region
Two men from the region are in serious condition after being struck by a car while standing on the side of a roadway in the region.
The crash took place in Sullivan County around 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 29 on Route 17 in the town of Thompson.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Sienna was disabled on the right shoulder of the roadway, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
Two passengers in the vehicle, Levi Mann, age 69, of Liberty, and William Mann, age 20, from Cochecton, stepped outside of the vehicle and were standing in a grassy area next to the shoulder when a man lost control …
Restaurant Burglary: 3 From Region Nabbed By Surveillance Video, Police Say
Three men from the region have been charged with the burglary of a popular deli and grill following an investigation.
The three, all Sullivan County residents, from Monticello, were arrested on Sunday, June 18 by the Monticello Police for the burglary at the NY Deli and Grill at 17 Liberty St. in Monticello.
The burglary took place on Saturday, June 10, said Lt. Mark Johnstone, of the Monticello Police.
An investigation revealed that at around 11:35 p.m., Leonard Jacobs, age 41, used a piece of asphalt to break the front door window of the restaurant, Johnstone said.
Johnst…
