Two Chenango County Men Arrested in Trailer Theft

On ongoing case of a stolen construction trailer in Sherbiurne, N.Y., has now comne to an end.

Chenango County Sheriffs have arrested two men for the theft of the trailer on december 30, 2020.  The men, both Chenango County residents, are identified as Chad A. Youngs of Sherburne and Clifford J. Smith of McDounough.

The recovery of the trailer was problematic in that when it was found by officers it had been altered and painted a different color in an attempt to conceal it from investigators. When found it was discovered that the vehicle had been severely damaged and was in fact not operable.

Youngs was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree Clifford J. Smith, Sr., of McDonough was arrested also, and is now facing Gran Larceny in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and several other charges.

Chenango County Sheriff Cutting reported that both men have been arrested by the department's Detectives Division , processed and released pending a future court date with the Town of Sherburne Court.

Congratulations on an excellent job by Sheriff Cutting and his officers.

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