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Cortland County man charged with grand larceny for jet-ski theft

MARATHON, N.Y. — New York State Police in Homer on June 27 arrested Benjamin C. Truitt, age 28 of Marathon, for fourth degree grand larceny, a felony, after he allegedly stole a jet ski and trailer. The State Police say there was a report of a jet ski and trailer stolen in April from outside […]

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The State Police say there was a report of a jet ski and trailer stolen in April from outside a residence on Merrill Creek Road in the village of Marathon. An investigation revealed that Truitt hooked the trailer and jet ski to a vehicle and removed it from the property, before then putting it in the backyard of a residence on Front Street. The trailer and jet ski were ultimately returned to the owner, per the State Police.

On June 27, troopers were on another call when one of the troopers recognized Truitt walking down Front Street. They arrested Truitt and transported him to the State Police location in Marathon for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to the Town of Marathon Court for July 12.

Jornal Staff