Crime & Safety
Man On Parole For Robbery Arrested For Gas Station Heist: Police
Law enforcement said Michael J. Brooks of Plattekill has also 27 prior arrests.
HIGHLAND, NY — An Ulster County man was arrested after being accused of robbing a gas station in Highland.
The Town of Lloyd Police Department said Michael J. Brooks, 62, of Plattekill, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree robbery, fourth-degree grand larceny and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, felonies.
Law enforcement said Brooks robbed the Mobil gas station on Grand Street in Highland Wednesday, taking $2,800.
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He has 27 prior arrests and is on parole for first-degree robbery.
Brooks was arraigned in the Town of Lloyd Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail without bail.
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He is due back in court Tuesday.
Lloyd police were assisted by the Town of Newburgh Police Department, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police.
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