Drunk driver charged in connection to stolen vehicles, theft and handgun
NORWICH – New York State Police arrested an armed Norwich man for drunk driving Friday after he got in an accident with a stolen pick-up.
State Police Sgt. Elizabeth R. Wonka said the incident began Friday afternoon when a Town of Norwich resident complained that an unknown man in a pick-up truck was intentionally destroying his lawn. The victim told police the truck was spinning its tires and performing other erratic maneuvers.
“The trooper was investigating a criminal mischief complaint involving destroyed property; a resident complained a vehicle was in his yard, destroying it and ‘doing donuts,’” said Wonka. She added that the victim in the case did not appear to have a personal relationship with the defendant.
Before police could arrive, the suspect’s vehicle drove off. While investigating, police received a second 911 call, this time reporting a single truck roll-over on County Route 33 in the Town of Norwich.
Police arrived at the scene to find a pick-up resting on its roof and its tires covered in mud. Wonka said the investigation indicated the same driver was responsible for both incidents.
Police arrested the operator, 25-year-old Robert V. Shenise Jr. of Norwich, and charged him with fourth degree criminal mischief and driving while intoxicated.
Wonka said Shenise took an alcohol breath test and had a blood-alcohol level more than double the legal .08 limit. He was charged with another count of aggravated driving while intoxicated for having a blood alcohol level above .18.
Wonka said the pick-up truck involved in the accident was reported stolen and that Shenise was armed with a loaded .45 caliber handgun, which had also been reported stolen.
Police charged him with three additional felonies: fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of grand larceny. He was also charged with a number of traffic infractions.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Lt. Richard Cobb said deputies were searching for Shenise the night before, saying he was caught on surveillance video allegedly stealing merchandise from Adult World in Norwich. Cobb said an SUV located in a gas station parking lot near the adult store was then stolen 20 minutes after the store theft. The stolen SUV was later discovered in the Town of Sidney.
“We believe this individual was responsible for both acts Thursday night and was again involved in additional incidents Friday,” said Cobb. Cobb said the office had an open warrant for Shenise’s arrest prior to his Friday arrest and more charges would be filed.
Shenise was arraigned in Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail. He will appear in Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State Police Sgt. Elizabeth R. Wonka said the incident began Friday afternoon when a Town of Norwich resident complained that an unknown man in a pick-up truck was intentionally destroying his lawn. The victim told police the truck was spinning its tires and performing other erratic maneuvers.
“The trooper was investigating a criminal mischief complaint involving destroyed property; a resident complained a vehicle was in his yard, destroying it and ‘doing donuts,’” said Wonka. She added that the victim in the case did not appear to have a personal relationship with the defendant.
Before police could arrive, the suspect’s vehicle drove off. While investigating, police received a second 911 call, this time reporting a single truck roll-over on County Route 33 in the Town of Norwich.
Police arrived at the scene to find a pick-up resting on its roof and its tires covered in mud. Wonka said the investigation indicated the same driver was responsible for both incidents.
Police arrested the operator, 25-year-old Robert V. Shenise Jr. of Norwich, and charged him with fourth degree criminal mischief and driving while intoxicated.
Wonka said Shenise took an alcohol breath test and had a blood-alcohol level more than double the legal .08 limit. He was charged with another count of aggravated driving while intoxicated for having a blood alcohol level above .18.
Wonka said the pick-up truck involved in the accident was reported stolen and that Shenise was armed with a loaded .45 caliber handgun, which had also been reported stolen.
Police charged him with three additional felonies: fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon and two counts of grand larceny. He was also charged with a number of traffic infractions.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Lt. Richard Cobb said deputies were searching for Shenise the night before, saying he was caught on surveillance video allegedly stealing merchandise from Adult World in Norwich. Cobb said an SUV located in a gas station parking lot near the adult store was then stolen 20 minutes after the store theft. The stolen SUV was later discovered in the Town of Sidney.
“We believe this individual was responsible for both acts Thursday night and was again involved in additional incidents Friday,” said Cobb. Cobb said the office had an open warrant for Shenise’s arrest prior to his Friday arrest and more charges would be filed.
Shenise was arraigned in Town of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail. He will appear in Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
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