(Hannibal, NY – Sept. 3, 2011) State Police in Fulton arrested Robert D. Gioia, 22, charging him with third-degree Robbery (Class D Felony), and second-degree Burglary (Class C Felony).

On Sept. 2 at approximately 4:08 p.m. Fulton Troopers were dispatched to a robbery in progress at 393 Rathburn Road, Lot 23, in the Town of Hannibal.

The investigation determined that Gioia entered the residence at Lot 23, and stole a purse along with a hand bag from within.  The victim reported $500 cash, several packs of cigarettes, and credit cards as items that were within the stolen purse and handbag.

During the incident, a struggle ensued between Gioia and the female victim/resident, where she was allegedly shoved onto a couch by Gioia during the theft.  Gioia fled the scene on foot in the woods.

Gioia was located Sept. 3 after being spotted by Trooper Alex Kurilovitch within a vehicle that was traveling on State Route 3 in the Town of Granby.

Gioia was taken into custody and additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana after a small quantity of marijuana was located in his pocket.

Gioia was arraigned in the Town of Hannibal Court and remanded to the Oswego County Jail on $5,000 cash/$10,000 bond.

(Granby, NY - July 23, 2011) The New York State Police at Fulton arrested Chano Sanchez, 28, of Route 41A Moravia for third-degree Assault following an incident at Floody’s Bar, Route 48 in the Town of Granby.

According to witnesses an altercation began between two male members of separate bands playing at the establishment.  The investigation determined that Sanchez punched a male victim in the face causing a broken tooth and nose laceration.

He was arraigned in the Town of Hannibal Court and committed to Oswego Jail on $200 bail to return August 1 in the Town of Granby Court.