By: Laura Soukkavong
HARTFORD, N.Y. — A Vermont man has been arrested in connection with an April break-in at an unoccupied home in Washington County, New York State Police announced Friday.
John L. Carter, 33, of Middletown Springs, Vermont, was arrested Nov. 3 and charged with second-degree attempted burglary, a class D felony, following an investigation assisted by the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center.
Troopers began investigating April 29 after responding to a report of a burglary at a residence on Guilder Hollow Road in the town of Hartford.
According to State Police, investigators determined that Carter allegedly entered the unoccupied residence by force and without permission. Police said nothing was taken from inside the home.
The State Police announcement did not describe the evidence that led investigators to identify Carter or specify the role played by the Forensic Investigation Center.
Carter was arrested in Whitehall and transported to the State Police barracks in Granville for processing, authorities said.
He was subsequently arraigned at Washington Centralized Arraignment Part Court and released on his own recognizance.
State Police announced the arrest Nov. 6. The release did not identify a future court date or provide additional information about the alleged break-in.
The charge is an allegation, and Carter is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.