Millerton police respond to hit and run, investigate larceny

MILLERTON — The Millerton Police Department responded to a multiple hit and run auto accident on Aug. 18 on Main Street in the village of Millerton.“A witness advised responding Officer Michael Meier that the responsible vehicle struck two vehicles and left the scene of the accident traveling north on North Elm Avenue,” said Millerton Police Sgt. David Rudin.Meier located the driver and the vehicle several miles from the scene of the accident.“The driver of the vehicle, Stacy Hurn, 46, of Hillsdale, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, driving while intoxicated, and aggravated DWI [driving with a .18 percent or higher blood alcohol level]. She also received other minor infractions,” Rudin said.Hurn will be arraigned by the Honorable Justice John Crodelle at the Town of North East Justice Court in Millerton on Tuesday, Aug. 28.LarcenyThe Millerton Police Department is also investigating a larceny that took place on Aug. 13 at approximately 3 p.m. in the Grand Union plaza parking lot on Route 44 in the town of North East.“Stolen from an unlocked vehicle was a backpack containing multiple items. The backpack was recovered nearby, but a camera and camera case were stolen from the bag,” Rudin said.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Millerton Police Department at 518-789-6355.

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