Schenevus man charged with damaging and stealing catalytic converters from numerous vehicles

An investigation into the theft of numerous catalytic converters reported in Otsego County has resulted in the arrest of Joshua D. Dresser, age 39 of Schenevus, NY. 

Dresser has been charged with the following felonies in three separate towns:

In the town of Milford:

• Two counts of the class “E” felony of Auto Stripping in the second degree
• Seven counts of the class “E” felony of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree

In the town Worcester:

• One count of the class “D” felony of Auto Stripping in the first degree
• One count of the class "D" felony of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the third degree.
• Three counts of the class “E” felony of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree

In the town of Maryland:

• One count of the class "D" felony of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the third degree
• Two counts of the class “E” felony of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree
• One count of the class "E" felony of Criminal Mischief in the third degree
• One count of the class "E" felony of Auto Stripping in the first degree

An investigation revealed that Dresser cut off and stole catalytic converters from vehicles from numerous locations.

He was arrested on  September 7, 2022 and processed at SP Oneonta.  Dresser was released on appearance tickets.  He is scheduled to appear in the Worcester Town Court on October 4, 2022, the Milford Town Court on October 11, 2022, and the Maryland Town Court on October 18, 2022.