25-Year-Old Faces Three Felony Charges After Burglary At Beacon Church, Police Say

A 25-year-old is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly burglarizing a church in Beacon, according to City of Beacon Police.

Shawn Davis Jr., 25, of Beacon
Photo Credit: *City of Beacon Police Department*

Valerie Musson

02/20/2019 9:48 a.m.

Officers responded to the area of East Main Street and Liberty Street on Friday, Feb. 15 around 1:45 p.m. A male suspect was allegedly being followed by the caller after being observed burglarizing the Christ United Methodist Church at 60 Union Street.

The male suspect was subsequently located, arrested and identified as Shawn Davis Jr. of Beacon, police said.

Davis was charged with:

Third-degree burglary, a Class D felony
Tampering with physical evidence, a Class E felony
Third-degree criminal mischief, a Class E felony
Fourth-degree criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor
Petty larceny, a Class A misdemeanor
Fifth-degree possession of stolen property, a Class A misdemeanor

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