NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 20, 2024) — On June 19th, at about 1:10 am, New Rochelle Police responded to Richie Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning located at 91 Plain Avenue on a report of a burglary.
The property owner observed through a Ring Camera a suspect attempting to steal copper from the property.
New Rochelle Police Officers arrived on scene and found an open door to the basement and further detected movement within the building. Moments later, Officers were able to get the suspect to come forward toward the door and surrender without further incident.
The suspect was a former employee of the business and later admitted to Detectives that he had committed other unreported burglaries at the same location.
Arrest & Charges:
James M. Hoch, 43, of New Rochelle, NY.
- Burglary – 2, a C Felony
- Possession of Burglar’s Tools, an A Misdemeanor
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance – 7, an A Misdemeanor
Charges for other burglaries are being investigated.