Couple arrested in New York on charges placed in Washington | Eastern NC Now

On Tuesday, 27 Sept. a victim of Hurricane Irene reported to the WPD that she had become a victim of larceny. Officers spoke to the lady at a local hotel, due to her being displaced by the recent weather event.

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    On Tuesday, 27 Sept. a victim of Hurricane Irene
Anthony Callahan
reported to the WPD that she had become a victim of larceny. Officers spoke to the lady at a local hotel, due to her being displaced by the recent weather event. The woman stated that she had solicited the assistance of a couple to assist her in repairing her residence. The victim later discovered items and a significant amount of currency was gone from her room. WPD investigators identified the couple and determined that they were traveling under identifications different than their own.

    Investigators quickly learned the destination and method of travel for the couple and alerted police in Albany NY. Upon disembarking from a bus, the couple was identified, and items related to the theft were recovered. Albany Police confirmed the couples identities as Stephanie Callahan, 30, of Messena NY and Anthony S. Callahan, 33, also of Messena. The couple are in custody in NY and are awaiting extradition back to North Carolina to face charges of felony larceny. The investigation continues and additional charges are expected. Albany NY police proved requested assistance critical in the swift location of the couple.

    "We are always concerned for our community when we deal
Stephanie Webb Callahan
first with a natural event (Irene), and later by those who prey on our citizens as they struggle to get back on their feet. We urge our citizens to call your local law enforcement agency if you have any concerns regarding those who offer to assist during a time like this. I'm please we were able to help in this case" stated Lt. William Chrismon of the WPD.

   Lt. William H. Chrismon
   Division Commander
    Washington Police Department
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( October 2nd, 2011 @ 5:56 pm )
 
she did not do it let her go



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