Syracuse Man Charged in Cortlandville Home Invasion

A Syracuse man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following a July home invasion and assault in the Town of Cortlandville. Cortland County Sheriff’s officials arrested 29-year-old Alejandro Maidonado on Saturday, October 29.

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Sheriff’s officials say they were called to the home on Route 11 in the Town of Cortlandville on July 25 for a reported assault.

Authorities say their investigation revealed Maidonado and a man identified as Leonard Walker allegedly unlawfully entered the home, attacking the victim inside.

According to the Sheriff’s office, a warrant was issued for the arrest of both Maidonado and Walker with the latter being arrested on October 12.

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Deputies served the arrest warrant on Maidonado on the 29^th and he was arraigned through Central Arraignment Processing on Sunday.

Maidonado is charged with felony Burglary in the 2^nd Degree and misdemeanor Assault in the Third Degree and Conspiracy in the 5^th Degree. He’s been ordered to appear in Cortlandville Town Court at a later date.

Authorities did not provide information on the injuries suffered by the Route 11 resident during the attack.

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