Ridgefield Man Accused Of Burgling Former Employer In New York

SOUTHEAST, NY — A Ridgefield, Connecticut man is accused of stealing from his former employer, a New York business.

New York State Police from the Brewster barracks arrested Karl Knoche, 32, on April 4. He was charged with Burglary in the 3rd degree, a class D felony, and Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor.

Investigation found Knoche illegally forced entry into his former employer’s business building, and stole 10 valve regulated lead acid batteries.

Knoche was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the town of Southeast Court on April 18.