Crime & Safety
Man Burglarized East Quogue Home: Police
He's facing a felony charge after stealing, cutting wires to surveillance cameras — and eating food in the home, police say.
EAST QUOGUE, NY — A man was arrested and charged after burglarizing an East Quogue home earlier in July, police said.
According to Southampton Town Police, on Friday, July 15, a 12:42 p.m., Matthew Maffia, 44, was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary, a felony, possession of burglar tools, a misdemeanor, and fifth-degree possession of stolen property, a misdemeanor.
Maffia stole a pair of boots, cut the wires to video surveillance cameras covering security to the property, and ate food belonging to the homeowner, police said.
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Maffia, who is homeless, was arrested outside the residence, transported to Southampton Town Police headquarters for processing, and held for a morning arraignment, authorities said.
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