Clifton Park man arrested on grand larceny charges in vehicle sale

CLIFTON PARK — State Police arrested Richard J. Hughes, 57 of Halfmoon, on July 9 for two counts of Grand Larceny in the second degree, and two counts of Falsifying Business Records in the first degree.

On May 1, State Police received a complaint from a Herkimer County resident reporting they had been sold two vehicles in Halfmoon.

The investigation determined Hughes reportedly sold the victim two commercial vehicles in January for more than $200,000 each.

At the time of sale, Hughes allegedly provided a title for both commercial vehicles indicating there were no liens.

It was later determined that Hughes allegedly was aware of a lien on both vehicles and knowingly provided the victim with the improper titles.

Hughes surrendered himself to SP Clifton Park where he was arrested and processed.

He was then arraigned at the Clifton Park Town Court where he was released on his own recognizance.