November 27, 2009

Media Release

Re: Several Arrests during the Thanksgiving Holiday

On November 26, 2009 at approximately 1:27pm Auburn Police Officers were dispatched to the
area of 78 Franklin Street on the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival officers located a male suffering
from a laceration to the left side of his face. Upon further investigation it was determined that the
victim and his friend had a verbal disagreement with the defendant Jorge Luis Sanchez (09-29-
1987). Sanchez allegedly then approached the victim striking him in the face with a weapon
causing the laceration. The victim was transported to Auburn Memorial Hospital for treatment of
an approximate 4” laceration to his face. Sanchez was subsequently arrested and charged with
Assault 2nd and Criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree.

Arrested: Jorge Luis Sanchez (09-29-1987)

5 Delevan Street Apt. #1 Auburn, NY

Charges: (1) ct. Assault 2nd / D-Felony

(1) ct. Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th / A-Misd.

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On November 26, 2009 at approximately 2:31am Auburn Police Officers were dispatched to 75
Pulaski St. on the report of an assault. While Officers were on scene along with Auburn Fire
personnel an individual not involved in the assault investigation was backing out of a parking space.
The individual backed his vehicle into one of the Officers on scene brushing his vehicle against the
officer’s leg. The vehicle was stopped and a subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of the
individual for aggravated DWI having a blood alcohol content greater than .18% . The officer was
not injured during the incident. Arrested was Joseph John Wise (11-22-1983).

Arrested: Joseph John Wise III (11-22-1983)

50 Chase Street Auburn, NY

Charges: (1) ct. Aggravated DWI / Misdemeanor

(1) ct. DWI / Misdemeanor
(1) ct. Unsafe Backing / Violation

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On November 26 at approximately 3:08am Police were dispatched to a Grant Avenue address on
the report of a domestic incident. Upon further investigation it was learned that resident Richard
Max Simmonds (05-16-1982) was involved in a physical domestic dispute with his live-in
girlfriend. She attempted to leave the residence but was not allowed to and was assaulted by
Simmonds. During the dispute a downstairs resident came to the aid of Simmonds girlfriend and
attempted to help her leave the residence. Simmonds subsequently pushed her down a flight of
stairs. Both females suffered minor injuries. Simmonds was subsequently arrested on numerous
charges and held pending his arraignment.

Arrested: Richard Max Simmonds (05-16-1982)

Grant Avenue Auburn, NY

Charges: (1) ct. Assault 3rd / A Misd.

(1) ct. Reckless Endangerment 2nd / A Misd.
(1) ct. Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd / A Misd.
(1) ct. Criminal Mischief 4th / A Misd.
(1) ct. Harassment 2nd / Violation

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Lastly, on November 26, 2009 at approximately 8:38pm Auburn Police Officers received a walk-in
robbery/assault complaint at our 46 North Street Headquarters. The victim advised he was a patron
of Jitz’s Tavern at 65 Franklin Street when he exited the bar to use his cell phone. Upon exiting the
bar he advised he was assaulted and robbed by two individuals. The victim stated he was punched
and kicked while being held on the ground and then robbed of his cellular phone and car keys. The
victim was able to escape and run to the police department to report the incident. Upon Police
arrival to the area of the incident the suspects were quickly apprehended and subsequently arrested.
The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident. Arrested were Peter J. Harris (06-01-1979)
and Donald J. Richardson (10-24-1977) who were held in the Auburn City Jail pending their
arraignment in Auburn City Court.

Arrested: Peter J. Harris (06-01-1979)

5 Willard Street Auburn, NY

Charges: (1) ct. Robbery 2nd / C Felony

(1) ct. Assault 2nd / D Felony
(1) ct. Criminal Mischief 4th / A Misd.

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Arrested: Donald Joseph Richardson (10-24-1977)
36 Franklin Street Auburn, NY

Charges: (1) ct. Robbery 2nd / C Felony

(1) ct. Assault 2nd / D Felony

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