Dutchess Sheriff's Officers Arrest Suspect In Pleasant Valley Burglary

DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Detectives from the The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 29-year-old resident of Pleasant Valley on a burglary charge, authorities said.

Kenneth M. Hotaling.
Photo Credit: *Provided/Dutchess County Sheriff's Office*

Jay Waitkus

11/10/2016 9:00 a.m.

The arrest occurred when detectives conducting an investigation in the area of State Routes 82 and 44 in Pleasant Valley observed someone allegedly breaking into Brennan’s Grocery Store shortly after midnight on Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

The detectives apprehended the suspect, identified as Kenneth M. Hotaling, 29, inside the building, the sheriff’s office said.

Hotaling has been charged with burglary in the third degree, a felony, according to the sheriff’s office.

After processing, the defendant was arraigned before the Town of Pleasant Valley Court and sent to the Dutchess County Jail ion $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond, the sheriff’s office said.

Anyone with information regarding any Dutchess County area burglaries is asked to contact Detective Adam Harris at 845-486-3800.

The sheriff’s office can also be contacted via the tip line at 845-605-CLUE (2583), or by email at dcsotips@gmail.com.

All tips will be kept confidential.

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