Shoplifting, DWI Accusations In Southeast

SOUTHEAST, NY — The Putnam County Sheriff's Office reports three recent arrests.

Deputy Brian Sacher was dispatched to Kohl’s Department Store in Southeast at 1:49 p.m. Monday for a report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival, Deputy Sacher located the suspect, Kasey C. Battaglia, of Newburgh, in the Eveready diner parking lot. A Kohl’s representative alleged that Battaglia had stolen a purse from the store, but dropped it and ran when the loss prevention alarms sounded. The Kohl’s representative wished to press charges. The 28-year-old was taken into custody without incident and charged with one count of Petit Larceny. She was released on an appearance ticket ordering her to appear in the Town of Southeast Court on a later date.

Deputy Bryan Suppa was dispatched to the Home Depot in Southeast at 2:46 p.m. Monday for a report of a larceny. Upon arrival, Deputy Suppa located the suspect, Mark Vujevic of Carmel, in the loss prevention office. A Home Depot representative alleged that the 70-year-old had stolen a lawn mower and an air conditioning unit from the store. The Home Depot representative wished to press charges. Vujevic was taken into custody without incident and was transported to Putnam County Correctional Facility for processing. He was charged with one count of Petit Larceny and was released on an appearance ticket ordering him to appear in the Town of Southeast Court on a later date.

Deputy Francis McDonough observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations on Route 22 in Southeast at 1:19 a.m. July 1. Deputy McDonough and Deputy Ryan Diskin initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle and identified the driver as Paloma W. Domenico of Danbury. While interviewing the 37-year-old, Deputy McDonough smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from her breath and also observed that Domenico had vomited on herself as well as her vehicle. Pursuant to a subsequent investigation Domenico was placed under arrest and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test. She was also issued UTT’s for Speed in Zone and Driving Left of Pavement Markings. Domenico was arraigned in the Town of Southeast Court where she was released on her own recognizance pending a future court date.