WATSON, New York (WWNY) – Two people were arrested in Lewis County Wednesday after they allegedly hid a stolen ATV in a garage.
Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputies say an investigation into an ATV stolen from the village of Lowville on May 28 led them to a garage at 6743 Number Four Road in the town of Watson. That’s the home of 29-year-old Jennifer Simpson.
Simpson was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Also arrested was 27-year-old Jesse Lee, who police list as homeless. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and third-degree criminal mischief.
Simpson was ticketed and released. Lee was jailed on $25,000 bail following his arraignment.
Deputies say other arrests are pending.
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