Crime & Safety
Mohegan Lake Man Accused Of Causing Damage At Yorktown Home
Police said the judge issued orders of protection for the victim and witness.
YORKTOWN, NY — A Mohegan Lake man was accused of damaging a house that resulted in a felony charge. Yorktown police said Jason Philip Paul, 38, of Mohegan Lake, was charged with third-degree criminal larceny, a felony.
Police said, around 4:30 a.m. Jan. 1, an officer responded to a Yorktown residence for a complaint about someone causing damage.
The investigation found that Paul intentionally broke a light fixture and damaged the house's siding. The damage amounted to $1,500, police said.
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The officer tried to talk with Paul at the scene, but he wouldn't answer the door.
On Tuesday, Paul voluntarily appeared at Yorktown Police Headquarters and was arrested and processed.
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He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. The judge issued temporary orders of protections for the victim and witness.
Paul is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 18.
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