Cincinnatus Man Arrested After Damaging & Stealing Merchandise From Cincy Dollar General

Just before 10pm on Thursday, July 3rd, officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General in Cincinnatus on Route 26 for a reported larceny. During their investigation, officers determined 47 year old William C. George of Cincinnatus, had damaged and stole merchandise from the store. George had left the scene prior to officers arrival.

The Sheriff’s Office says George had already been previously trespassed from the store from a prior incident. He was located the following day, July 4th, and arrested. Officers found George in possession of a controlled substance when taking him into custody.

George was charged with Burglary in the 3rd, a Felony, Criminal Mischief in the 4th, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th, and Petit Larceny, all Misdemeanors. He was taken to the Sheriff’s Office for processing and later arraigned via the Centralized Arraignment Process. George was released on his own recognizance. He is due in Cincinnatus Town Court later this month.