Press Release - Attempted Burglary Arrest
On today's date at approximately 2:22am the Guilderland Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at CVS, 2040 Western Avenue. Upon arrival officers observed a male suspect at the rear of the building. The subject fled on foot and after a brief foot pursuit the suspect, John W. Whiteford, age 39 was taken into custody. Whiteford resides at 944 3rd Street , Rensselaer, NY. Whiteford was charged with the following:
- Attempted Burglary in the second degree, a Class C Felony
- Criminal Mischief in the second degree, a Class D Felony
- Tampering with physical evidence, a Class E Felony
- Resisting Arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor
- Possession of Burglar's Tools, a Class A Misdemeanor
Whiteford, who is currently on parole for burglary, was arraigned before Hon. Judge Randall, Guilderland Town Court, and remanded to the Albany County Jail.
Address/Location
Guilderland Police Department
5209 Western Turnpike
Guilderland, NY 12084
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 518-356-1501
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