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Former Greene Police Chief Steven Dutcher pleaded guilty to 2 counts of official misconduct and 1 count of criminal contempt in Broome County Court. Dutcher purchased items with village funds for personal use, if Dutcher pays $3,038 in restitution to the village of Greene, he will be placed on probation and fined $1,000.

State Police arrested Former Greene Police Chief Steven Dutcher of Greene on 3 counts of Grand larceny. 1 count of offering a false instrument for filing, falsifying business records, petty larceny & 2 counts for official misconduct.  Dutcher is accused of stealing 2 Greene Police Department patrol rifles, a vehicle dog cage, filing a false receipt with the Village of Greene for the purchase of 4 vehicle tires, attempting to conceal the theft of 4 vehicle tires, using the tires for personal use, & purchasing tires and a vacuum cleaner with Village funds for personal use.  Dutcher faces action on July 22nd.

State police from Norwich arrested Green Police Chief Steven Dutcher for Petty Larceny and Harassment.  This arrest occurred after responding to a request by the Village of Greene regarding missing Village property, Dutcher was arraigned by the Town of Oxford and released on his own recognizance.  The investigation is continuing and the public is requested to contact the New York State Police at Sidney at 561-7400 with any relevant information in this case.