Police charge Cortland brothers after burglary spree
CHENANGO COUNTY – Two brothers from the City of Cortland are facing burglary charges after they allegedly broke into homes during the daytime, stole items including firearms, and were captured after a detective recovered their DNA at a crime scene.
Michael R. Maricle, 20, and Matthew T. Maricle, 24, both of the City of Cortland are facing two counts of second-degree burglary and two counts of third-degree burglary. Officials said other charges may be pending as the investigation is ongoing.
According to Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting, members of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office Detectives Division arrested brothers Michael and Matthew Maricle for committing multiple burglaries in the Towns of Pharsalia and Plymouth.
"The arrests stemmed from a joint investigation with the New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, and Cortland County Sheriff’s Office," said Cutting. "It is alleged that the brothers made forced entry to homes in Plymouth and Pharsalia, once inside the residence the defendants stole several items to include firearms."
He said detailed investigative efforts led by Detective Chad O’Hara led to the recovery of DNA at the scene and suspect information.
According to Chenango County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Joshua Gould, the burglaries often occurred during the day, after the brothers checked the house to see if anyone was home.
"They would go knock on the door to see if anyone answered, and if someone didn't then they would break into the house," said Gould. "The burglaries have been going on for approximately a year, but after posting a photo of one of the robbers on our social media accounts, the brothers started committing their crimes outside of Chenango County."
Gould said the arrests were made thanks to the hard work and dedication of many members of law enforcement including O'Hara, who headed the investigation.
Cutting added that the City of Cortland Police Department also assisted in the investigation and additional arrests are expected.
He said the defendants were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court, and are expected to return to court at a later date.
According to Chenango County Correctional Facility on Tuesday, Matthew Miracle was being held on $10,000 cash bail, and Michael Miracle was not being held.
Michael R. Maricle, 20, and Matthew T. Maricle, 24, both of the City of Cortland are facing two counts of second-degree burglary and two counts of third-degree burglary. Officials said other charges may be pending as the investigation is ongoing.
According to Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting, members of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office Detectives Division arrested brothers Michael and Matthew Maricle for committing multiple burglaries in the Towns of Pharsalia and Plymouth.
"The arrests stemmed from a joint investigation with the New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, and Cortland County Sheriff’s Office," said Cutting. "It is alleged that the brothers made forced entry to homes in Plymouth and Pharsalia, once inside the residence the defendants stole several items to include firearms."
He said detailed investigative efforts led by Detective Chad O’Hara led to the recovery of DNA at the scene and suspect information.
According to Chenango County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Joshua Gould, the burglaries often occurred during the day, after the brothers checked the house to see if anyone was home.
"They would go knock on the door to see if anyone answered, and if someone didn't then they would break into the house," said Gould. "The burglaries have been going on for approximately a year, but after posting a photo of one of the robbers on our social media accounts, the brothers started committing their crimes outside of Chenango County."
Gould said the arrests were made thanks to the hard work and dedication of many members of law enforcement including O'Hara, who headed the investigation.
Cutting added that the City of Cortland Police Department also assisted in the investigation and additional arrests are expected.
He said the defendants were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court, and are expected to return to court at a later date.
According to Chenango County Correctional Facility on Tuesday, Matthew Miracle was being held on $10,000 cash bail, and Michael Miracle was not being held.
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