Chenango County Man Accused of Cutting Screen to Steal Animal

A Chenango County man is accused of cutting a window screen and stealing an animal at a home in the Town of Norwich.

Sheriff’s Officials say they arrested 34-year-old Lance Barnhart of McDonough March 14 for burglary, petit larceny and criminal mischief.

Authorities say Barnhart was released and ordered to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.

Sheriff’s officials did not say what kind of animal Barnart is accused of stealing.