POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) – A Massena man is accused of stealing $3,225 in quarters from laundromats in the village of Potsdam.
That’s 12,900 quarters, weighing about 163 pounds.
According to court documents, 38-year-old Dustin Browning forced his way into Got Wash Laundromat at 145 Market Street on the morning of July 27.
He allegedly stole $1,900 in quarters from the business.
The court papers say that Browning then broke into Super Suds at 12 Main Street about 25 minutes later. He’s accused of stealing $1,325 in quarters from that laundromat.
Browning allegedly damaged door locks, a wall-mounted change machine, and other equipment at the two businesses.
He was arrested in Massena on Wednesday.
Potsdam police charged Browning with the following felony charges:
- two counts of third-degree burglary
- two counts of fourth-degree grand larceny
- two counts of third-degree criminal mischief
Browning was arraigned in Potsdam Town Court. He’s being held without bail in the St. Lawrence County Jail.
Copyright 2023 WWNY. All rights reserved.
