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Herkimer man busted after string of burglaries at businesses in three counties

HERKIMER — A 23-year-old Herkimer man was recently arrested by the New York State Police for a string of burglaries that spanned three Mohawk Valley counties. John J. Lemche III was arrested on July 9 in the village of Herkimer for allegedly breaking into several businesses. The businesses included the Covered Bridge Convenience Store in […]

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HERKIMER — A 23-year-old Herkimer man was recently arrested by the New York State Police for a string of burglaries that spanned three Mohawk Valley counties.

John J. Lemche III was arrested on July 9 in the village of Herkimer for allegedly breaking into several businesses. The businesses included the Covered Bridge Convenience Store in Salisbury (Herkimer County), the Dolgeville Rod and Gun Club in Manheim (Herkimer County), Lombardo’s Pizza Plus and Parkside in St. Johnsville (Montgomery County), Ayers Animal Shelter in Sprakers (Montgomery County), and Kelly’s Deli in Springfield Center (Otsego County).

State Police in Herkimer, along with troopers from Richfield Springs, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest.

Lemche was arraigned in the Town of Herkimer Court on Herkimer County charges and released on his own recognizance. He was turned over to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for process and arraignment in Montgomery County.

The State Police were assisted by the Herkimer Village Police Department.

Journal Staff