3 accused of stealing camper, ATVs, and trailer in Salem
On June 30, around 8:45 p.m., state troopers responded to Salem for a complaint from a resident, stating a camper, two ATVs, and a utility trailer were stolen from their property. During the investigation, troopers say they found the stolen items on a property where Little and Quintana reside.
SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three people were arrested and are accused of stealing a camper, a utility trailer, and two all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Garrett Bard, 30, Michelle Quintana, 48, and Jeremiah Little, all of Middle Granville, each face charges.
On June 30, around 8:45 p.m., state troopers responded to Salem for a complaint from a resident, stating a camper, two ATVs, and a utility trailer were stolen from their property. During the investigation, troopers say they found the stolen items on Little and Quintana's property.
While at the location, troopers say they saw Quintana riding on an ATV that Little was driving illegally on State Route 22 with Bard in a trailer attached to it. The vehicle fled recklessly when they saw troopers but soon returned, this time driven by Bard with no passengers.
Police determined the ATV was one of the stolen items and Bard was taken into custody. After searching the area, police say Quintana was found in the woods where she was also taken into custody.
Bard and Quintana Charges:
- Third-degree criminal possession of stolen property
The investigation continued, revealing an active court-issued stay-away order of protection against Little, which listed Quintana as the protected party. On July 17, Little was found at his home and was taken into custody. Quintana was also found at the home, resulting in an additional violation of an active court-issued stay-away order of protection.
Little Charges:
- Third-degree criminal possession of stolen property
- First-degree criminal attempt (two counts)
- Aggravated family offense (two counts)
- Second-degree reckless endangerment
- Several vehicle and traffic law violations
On June 30, Bard and Quintana were taken to Greenwich State Police and turned over to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment. On Wednesday, Little was taken to Greenwich State Police and taken to the Washington County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.