Crime & Safety

Intruder Who Grabbed 'Canned Alcoholic Beverage' Fridge And Left, Now Faces Felony Charge: Police

The Ulster County 20-year-old is now charged with felony burglary, petit larceny and criminal trespass.

The investigation began when State Police responded to a reported burglary at a home on Birch Street in the Town of Ulster.
The investigation began when State Police responded to a reported burglary at a home on Birch Street in the Town of Ulster. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

TOWN OF ULSTER, NY — A Hudson Valley 20-year-old made an impulsive decision that could have lifelong repercussions, according to police.

On Tuesday, The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Kingston arrested Mark A. Jackson, of Saugerties, following a burglary investigation.

The investigation began when State Police responded to a reported burglary at a home on Birch Street in the Town of Ulster. Investigators say Jackson entered the home without permission and stole a "canned alcoholic beverage" from the refrigerator.

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Jackson was charged with felony burglary, petit larceny and criminal trespass. He was processed at State Police Kingston and arraigned in Ulster County Centralized Arraignment Part. He was released on his own recognizance, and is due back at the Town of Ulster Court on Nov. 10.

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