Alleged Salem Burglars Indicted on Several Charges

Two alleged Salem burglars connected to several burglaries were indicted this month for one of those incidents that took place in October 2012 on Zion Hill Road.

Michael M. McNeill, 31, of 31 Riviera Road in Hudson, N.H. was indicted on charges of two counts conspiracy to fraudulent use of a credit card, burglary (principle/accomplice) and conspiracy to burglary and conspiracy to theft by deception.

His alleged accomplice, Jonathan G. Norris, 30, of 1 Ronisa Ave. in Litchfield, N.H., was indicted on charges of fraudulent use of a credit card, burglary (principle/accomplice), conspiracy to burglary, two counts conspiracy to fraudulent use of a credit card, attempted fraudulent use of a credit card, theft by deception and conspiracy to theft by deception.

According to court documents, the two men allegedly burglarized a home on Zion Hill Road, taking a credit card that belonged to a resident of the house.

Documents further indicate that Norris used the card at a Hess gas station and Lord & Taylor. He later attempted to use the card again at Macy's.

Jewelry was later purchased by Norris at Hannoush Jewelers.

Other reported residential burglaries took place around the same time within eight days of each other. In October, Salem Deputy Chief Shawn Patten issued a statement:

"Over the past eight days Salem has had at least five reported residential burglaries all over town including Zion Hill Road, Sylvan Drive, Hazelwood, and Elizabeth Lane areas," he said.