State Police arrest two following multiple thefts

On December 12, 2022, State Police in Troop G and Troop C arrested James Galarneau, 45, of Albany, NY, for four counts of Petit Larceny, three counts of Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree, and Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree.

Megan M. Laprade, 43, of Massena, NY, was arrested for four counts of Petit Larceny, three counts of Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, and Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree.

These arrests follow the investigations into separate shoplifting complaints from businesses throughout the Capital Region and in Delaware County. The investigation determined Galarneau and Laprade worked together to steal items from businesses over 20 times beginning in June 2022.  

Both were arrested in Rotterdam, NY, and transported to SP Saratoga, SP Schodack, and SP Stamford for processing. They were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Courts on a later date and released.