Auburn, NY - District Attorney Brittany Grome Antonacci announced that JESSE MARION, 42, of Baldwinsville, New York, was found guilty following a three-day jury trial, of one charge of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Class E Felony, for knowingly stealing merchandise, consisting of two chainsaws, valued in excess of one thousand dollars from Village Ace Hardware in the Village of Weedsport, New York.
After hearing testimony and reviewing evidence, including photographs and video footage, the jury concluded that on September 8, 2022, while at the Village Ace Hardware in the Village of Weedsport, MARION knowingly stole two chainsaws, valued in excess of one thousand dollars.
This case was prosecuted by Chief Assistant District Attorney Christopher Valdina and Assistant District Attorney Alan Berlucchi.
MARION was not present for the jury trial and a warrant for his arrest was issued back in April of 2024. In fact, MARION has not appeared in court since January of 2024. He faces a minimum indeterminate state prison sentence of two to four years. He is scheduled to be sentenced before the Honorable Jon E. Budelmann on December 10, 2024.
“We are pleased with the jury’s verdict and commend them for the time and consideration they gave listening to and reviewing the evidence throughout the trial. The verdict sends a clear message that this community does not tolerate retail theft. Our Office, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue our unwavering commitment to holding these individuals accountable for their actions and seeking prosecution of those who commit retail theft.” District Attorney Grome Antonacci commented.