Man arrested for several Norwich church and business burglaries
NORWICH – A man was arrested for stealing more than $8,000 from Norwich businesses and churches following an investigation by the Norwich Police Department into a spate of commercial burglaries.
On Monday morning Alexander R. Guzman, 32, of Norwich, was charged with several felonies and was released without bail.
He is facing eight counts of third-degree burglary, class D felonies, one count of third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony, fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E felony, two counts of petit larceny, class A misdemeanors, and six counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, class A misdemeanors.
In a statement representatives of the Norwich Police Department said Guzman forcefully broke into eight buildings owned by local businesses and churches starting back in July 2019. Police added that Guzman had stolen between $8,000 and $10,000 in total.
According to City of Norwich Police Chief Rodney Marsh, the eight-month-long investigation resulted in appearance tickets and a release for Guzman due to the recent criminal justice bail reforms.
“This individual is responsible for numerous burglaries of local businesses and churches in the City of Norwich, dating back to early July 2019,” said Marsh. “He caused damage to many of the buildings while gaining entry and then stole property once inside.”
Marsh said the detective and patrol officers did an excellent job of following up on leads and ultimately making the arrest.
“But unfortunately, with the recent bail reforms, Mr. Guzman was released on an appearance ticket,” he said.
City of Norwich Police Department Detective Sgt. Reuben Roach said the burglaries were occurring anywhere from night time to early morning hours, and that police believe Guzman’s motive for stealing was mainly just for financial gain.
Chenango County District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese also spoke on the case and said, “Due to bail reform, this principal will be released with just an appearance ticket, even though he clearly poses a danger to our community having burglarized eight businesses or religious establishments in our community.”
“A judge should have the necessary discretion to evaluate a principal’s dangerousness to our community as well as his risk of flight to determine whether or not he should be remanded for the protection of our law abiding public,” Ferrarese added.
Guzman is scheduled to appear in Norwich City Court at a later date.
On Monday morning Alexander R. Guzman, 32, of Norwich, was charged with several felonies and was released without bail.
He is facing eight counts of third-degree burglary, class D felonies, one count of third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony, fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E felony, two counts of petit larceny, class A misdemeanors, and six counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, class A misdemeanors.
In a statement representatives of the Norwich Police Department said Guzman forcefully broke into eight buildings owned by local businesses and churches starting back in July 2019. Police added that Guzman had stolen between $8,000 and $10,000 in total.
According to City of Norwich Police Chief Rodney Marsh, the eight-month-long investigation resulted in appearance tickets and a release for Guzman due to the recent criminal justice bail reforms.
“This individual is responsible for numerous burglaries of local businesses and churches in the City of Norwich, dating back to early July 2019,” said Marsh. “He caused damage to many of the buildings while gaining entry and then stole property once inside.”
Marsh said the detective and patrol officers did an excellent job of following up on leads and ultimately making the arrest.
“But unfortunately, with the recent bail reforms, Mr. Guzman was released on an appearance ticket,” he said.
City of Norwich Police Department Detective Sgt. Reuben Roach said the burglaries were occurring anywhere from night time to early morning hours, and that police believe Guzman’s motive for stealing was mainly just for financial gain.
Chenango County District Attorney Michael D. Ferrarese also spoke on the case and said, “Due to bail reform, this principal will be released with just an appearance ticket, even though he clearly poses a danger to our community having burglarized eight businesses or religious establishments in our community.”
“A judge should have the necessary discretion to evaluate a principal’s dangerousness to our community as well as his risk of flight to determine whether or not he should be remanded for the protection of our law abiding public,” Ferrarese added.
Guzman is scheduled to appear in Norwich City Court at a later date.
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