Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft

Utica Police Arrest Suspect in Wallet and Purse Theft

**UTICA, NY** – Utica Police Department received a report of a wallet and purse theft from a vehicle on Stark Street on November 24th, 2025. The case was investigated following reports of unauthorized use of the victim’s credit cards at multiple locations. Utica Police’s Criminal Investigations Division, with Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center and Patrol Division assistance, identified a suspect from surveillance footage.

Officers located 25-year-old Joel Rodriguez on Tuesday, taking him into the department for questioning. Rodriguez faces charges including two counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree, two counts of Identity Theft in the second degree, and Petit Larceny.

Property destruction, theft, and trespassing lead to multiple arrests in Cumberland

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Police Activity: Arrests and Summons Issued

**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served several arrest warrants and criminal summonses this week for various offenses. On Tuesday, Garry Legeer III was arrested in relation to an incident concerning property destruction on November 30. This incident, reported at approximately 3:12 PM, involved slashed tires on a vehicle, which led to charges being filed against Legeer. He posted a $2,500 unsecured personal bond after appearing before a District Court Commissioner.

Also on Tuesday, a criminal summons was served to Joshua Hoenicka. A private citizen had filed charges of theft under $100 against Hoenicka at the District Court of Allegany County. Hoenicka was released after signing for his summons while awaiting trial.

On the same day, Malik Freeman was served a criminal summons related to a trespassing incident at a business on Greene Street. This incident took place on November 30 around 12:16 PM. Despite Freeman leaving the property when officers arrived, charges were pursued as police confirmed that a no-trespassing letter had been issued to him previously.

Additionally, Jeremy Crosten was arrested on Tuesday for possession of suspected cocaine and drug parap

Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane

Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft at a residence on Joseph Lane. The incident occurred at 6:52 a.m. according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department.

The victim, a 51-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, reported that her silver 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was stolen overnight. The car was taken unlawfully from the driveway of her residence.

The vehicle is registered in Pennsylvania with the license plate number GYM-2578. The investigation into the theft is currently ongoing.