Chemung County, NY – A Penn Yan man is in custody today following a burglary investigation that dates back to late 2023, according to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 33-year-old Kristoffer D. Johnson of Penn Yan on a charge of Burglary in the Third Degree, a class D felony under New York law. The arrest was made after a Superior Court warrant was issued in connection with a burglary reported at a business on Old Ithaca Road in the Town of Horseheads.
Investigators say deputies initially responded to the business after a burglary complaint was reported in December 2023. After the initial response, the case was turned over to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation.
Authorities report that through continued investigation and the execution of a search warrant, Johnson was allegedly developed as a suspect in the case. Following that investigation, deputies sought and obtained a Superior Court arrest warrant.
Johnson was taken into custody on the burglary charge and has been remanded to the Chemung County Jail. Officials say he will be arraigned at a later date in Chemung County Court.
No additional details about the business involved or the property allegedly taken were released as of today. The Sheriff’s Office has not indicated whether additional arrests are expected in connection with the investigation.
Burglary in the third degree in New York typically involves knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a building with intent to commit a crime. A class D felony conviction can carry potential jail or prison time if convicted.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office.
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