Middleburgh Man Arrested for Felony Credit Card Fraud

MIDDLEBURGH - Briefly mentioned in the Cobleskill police blotter, more information is coming from the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff's Deputies arrested Jesse A. Colegrove on one count of felony grand larceny in the 4th Degree and five counts of felony forgery in the 2nd Degree. The arrest occurred following an investigation into a reported stolen credit card and unauthorized purchases. Deputies allege that after procuring the card, Mr. Colegrove made purchases at a number of establishments within the Villages of Middleburgh and Cobleskill. Mr. Colegrove was turned over to the Cobleskill Village Police who handled the charges from unauthorized purchases that occurred within village limits. He was released to reappear at a later date.