Crime & Safety

Orange Police Make Arrest at Burlington Coat Factory

The suspect reportedly attempts to leave the store without paying for merchandise.


Orange police arrested a Hartford man at 12:37 p.m. on May 17 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny following a reported theft from the  at 80 Boston Post Road.

The man, who police identified as George Lawson, 47, reportedly attempted to leave the store without paying for $60.94 worth of merchandise. He was stopped outside by store security personnel and held until police arrived.

Lawson's bond was set at $500 and he was scheduled to appear in court on May 18.

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Soliciting Magazine Sales Without a Permit

A 26-year-old Virginia man was issued a mail-in infraction on May 12 for allegedly attempting to sell magazines to a Lambert Road resident without a permit.

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Orange police responded to the house at about 9 p.m. after receiving a call about a dispute taking place between the suspect, who police identified as Salsibil White, and the homeowner. Investigation revealed White had not obtained a permit to solicit magaine sales, as is required by Town Ordinance, police said.

Information was provided by the . It does not indicate a conviction.


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