INDICTMENT IN LARCENY OF NYSP PATROL VEHICLE

DELHI —  Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced the indictment of James H. Tinebra, 18, of Plainview. The Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Tinebra for two felonies in Delaware County based on the allegation that he stole a New York State Police vehicle from a vehicle repair shop in Davenport. 

Count One of the Indictment alleges Burglary in the 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony. It is alleged that on or about November 5, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Tinebra unlawfully entered a building with the intent to commit a crime therein.

Count Two of the Indictment alleges Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony, It is alleged that on or about November 5, 2025, at approximately 3:49 a.m., Tinebra did steal property having a value exceeding $3000.00. This property being a New York State Police vehicle.

Tinebra and the vehicle were located later in the day by the Schodack Police Department in Rensselaer County. Tinebra is facing related but separate charges in Rensselaer County. 

District Attorney Shawn Smith commended New York State Police Investigators Michael Little and Mark & Allyson Head for their work on this case. 

Indictments and Criminal Complaints are allegations.  All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. 

Shawn J. Smith 

District Attorney 

Delaware County