NEW ROCHELLE, NY (September 28, 2023) — Two individuals were apprehended by New Rochelle Police for stealing used cooking oil and transporting it in a van, leading to multiple charges in New Rochelle City Court.
On September 28, Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Franz responded to a call from the New Rochelle Police Department regarding the theft. ECOs Franz and Shuck arrived at the location where the van was spotted and discovered two containers in the back of the vehicle containing approximately 550 gallons of used cooking oil.
The officers observed a significant amount of oil discharged onto the ground from the van. Tickets were issued to the driver and passenger for unlawful disposal of solid waste and depositing a noisome and unwholesome substance on a public highway, with charges to be addressed in New Rochelle City Court.
Additionally, the driver had an outstanding warrant from New Jersey and was taken into custody by New Rochelle Police, pending extradition. The van involved in the incident was impounded.
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