Two men arrested after investigation into theft of catalytic converters

On March 15, 2022, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Oneonta arrested David G. Hook, age 42 on Delhi, NY for the following crimes:

Criminal Mischief in the second degree, a class “D” felony

Auto stripping in the second degree, a class “E” felony

Falsifying Business Records in the first degree, a class “E” felony

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor

On March 17, 2022, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Oneonta arrested David Alleyne, age 41 of Delhi, NY for the following crimes:

Criminal Mischief in the second degree, a class “D” felony

Auto stripping in the second degree, a class “E” felony

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor

The arrests stem from an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles at a private residence in the town of Delhi.  

An investigation further revealed that Hook took a stolen catalytic converter to Otsego Auto Crushers in the town of Davenport and signed a receipt that he was the owner of the catalytic converter.  Allenye was found to be in possession of a catalytic converter. 

Both men were issued appearance tickets and released.  Both will appear in the Davenport Town Court on March 24, 2022 and at the Delhi Town Court on April 5, 2022.