PARISHVILLE, NY — New York State Police arrested a Winthrop man on a charge of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree.
Louis J. Smith, 42, of Winthrop, was arrested Nov. 11.
Troopers responded to Elm Street in the village of Potsdam at approximately 4:15 p.m. May 31 for a report of a larceny.
An investigation determined the victim was working at a construction site on Catherine Street in the town of Parishville when a disagreement occurred among coworkers.
The victim left the site and, upon returning to retrieve their tools, discovered they were missing.
Further investigation revealed that Smith, who was also working at the construction site, was in possession of the victim’s tools.
Smith was transported to SP Winthrop for processing.
He was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Parishville Court at a later date in November.
