(Information from a provided press release)
On August 20, 2026, Chief Michael Grover announces the arrests of two individuals following an investigation into the unauthorized activation of water service at a residence in the Village of Perry.
On August 18, 2026, John Macaulay,55, was arrested and charged with Criminal Tampering following an investigation that determined he allegedly turned on water service at the residence without authorization.
On August 20, 2026, Jennifer Boutwell,44, was arrested and charged with Criminal Tampering and Theft of Services. The investigation determined that Boutwell allegedly asked and/or paid Macaulay to unlawfully restore water service to the residence during the incident that occurred on August 3, 2026.
Both Macaulay and Boutwell were issued appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in the Village of Perry Court on September 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.