LIBERTY, NY — New York State Police arrested two people Feb. 25 in connection with a burglary at a residence on Fox Mountain Road.
Troopers from the Liberty barracks responded to the reported burglary at approximately 9:17 a.m.
A preliminary investigation determined that the residence had been forcibly entered.
Two handguns and a large amount of U.S. currency had been stolen, police said.
Troopers subsequently located and arrested Heather L. Smith, 39, of South Fallsburg, and Anthony J. Atkins, 39, of Neversink.
Both individuals were transported to State Police Liberty without incident.
During the investigation, the two handguns and a portion of the currency were recovered.
Atkins was charged with burglary in the 2nd degree, illegal entry of a dwelling, a class C felony; grand larceny in the 3rd degree, property exceeds $3,000, a class D felony; criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, damage to another person’s property, a class E felony; two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree, loaded firearm, class C felonies; and possession of burglar’s tools, a class A misdemeanor.
Smith was charged with burglary in the 2nd degree, illegal entry of a dwelling, a class C felony; grand larceny in the 3rd degree, property exceeds $3,000, a class D felony; and a uniform traffic ticket violation.
Smith and Atkins were arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court.
Smith was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail with bail set at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $400,000 partially secured bond.
Atkins was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail with bail set at $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, or $200,000 partially secured bond.
Both defendants are scheduled to return to the Town of Liberty Court on March 3 at 10 a.m.
State Police were assisted by Village of Liberty Police Department and the Town of Fallsburg Police Department.
