A Shirley man was indicted today for allegedly stealing six catalytic converters from recreational vehicles at a Wading River RV sales and service shop.
Blaise Marckesano, 38, stole the catalytic converters from W.E.S Trailer Services between Dec. 11-13, 2021, according to a press release issued by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Catalytic converters are a part of a vehicle’s exhaust system and use precious metals that can be “more valuable than gold” and a prime target for theft, the press release states.
Marckesano was arraigned and charged with one count of Auto Stripping in the First Degree, a Class D felony; five counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, a Class D felony; five counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony; one count of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, a Class E felony; and one count of Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemeanor.
Marckesano was placed on supervised release and is due back in court on Feb. 28, according to the press release. Marckesano is being represented by the Legal Aid Society; a lawyer representing Marckesano was not immediately available for comment.
Editor’s note: A criminal charge is an accusation. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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