EX-EMPLOYEE OF NY EDUCATION DEPT ATTEMPTS TO SINK HISTORIC VESSEL & STEALS VEHICLE
2007 photo of the "DAY PECKINPAUGH"
owned by the Education Dept. had been taken from the site. The employees closed the valves, used pumps and a private tug to keep the ship from sinking. The investigation revealed an ex-employee of the Education Dept who worked on the ship until 2/25/10 had entered it on 3/7/10 and opend the valves to flood it. He then stole the vehicle from the site which he abandoned and was later recovered in Waterford. The vessel sustained extensive damage due to the flooding and repairs are expected to be in excess of $10,000 but the exact amount of damage has not been determined. The State Police arrested GUY J. PUCCI, age 35, Hudson St., Waterford, NY, for Criminal Mischief 2nd and Grand Larceny 4th. The defendant was arraigned in the Village of Waterford Court and he was remanded to the Saratoga County Jail on $5,000 bail pending further court action. Like what you read? Buy us a beer! Only $2...Thanks
