Arrested this month, congressional candidate Brisee disputes felony charge
NEWBURGH — Democratic 19th Congressional District candidate Steven Brisee was arrested on Sept. 11.
What for is apparently a matter of dispute.
Newburgh Town Police said on Wednesday that Brisee is facing a felony grand larceny charge for allegedly trying to steal about $1,500 worth of merchandise from a Kohl's in Orange County.
Newburgh Police Lt. James Nenni told the Times Union that Brisee was arrested Sept. 11 on charges accusing him of attempting to take about 50 items from the department store. Nenni said a petit larceny charge was bumped up to a felony because of the value of the goods, which included men's clothing and other household items.
But in an interview Wednesday evening, the candidate disputed the charge.
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