Endicott Police Announce Arrests

Endicott Police report the arrest of two people who are charged with breaking into a residence on the 300 block of North Page Avenue in Endicott and stealing personal checks and two debit cards from the victim on or about August 30th, 2014.  Those arrested are Patrick J. Murphy, age 44 and Samantha L. Wheeler, age 31.  No permanent address was given for either of the accused.

Police say they are also accused of stealing cash and a lap top computer from a former roommate in the Town of Vestal.  Police say Murphy and Wheeler used the checks and debit cards in the sum of $2,262 to obtain cash and merchandise from several banks, Best Buy, Price Chopper and several convenience stores throughout Broome County.

Murphy and Wheeler are charged with numerous offenses including: Burglary 2nd degree, a Class C felony;  Forgery 2nd Degree, a Class D felony;  Identity Theft 1st Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of stolen property 4th Degree which is a Class E felony.  Both were arraigned in the Village of Endicott Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.