Two females arrested in the town of Plattsburgh for petit larceny...

press release

On March 8, 2024, State Police members arrested Marie M. Merrill, age 61 of Westport, NY, and Betty J. Charette, age 65, of Ashland, VA for petit larceny.

On March 8, 2024, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Troopers responded to Wal Mart located on Consumer Square in the town of Plattsburgh for a larceny complaint. An investigation determined Merrill stole merchandise valued at $289.76 passing all points of purchase without paying. Charette stole merchandise valued at $78.77 passing all points of purchase without paying.

Merrill and Charette were arrested and transported to SP Plattsburgh for processing. They were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Plattsburgh Court for a later date in March.