BRANT — A 41-year-old Silver Creek man was charged Thursday with felony burglary and grand larceny by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard, sheriff’s patrol had responded to an alarm call at Native Pride. Upon patrol’s arrival, a Seneca Nation of Indians’ Marshal was on scene checking the building when a male was observed running from it. While examining the scene, officers discovered a broken window and damaged hinges. Around 5 a.m. the same morning, patrol observed a male fitting the description of the individual who earlier fled the scene walking along Milestrip Road. The subject — Sean O’Connor — was taken to the Springville Substation where approximately $2,000.00 in cash was discovered in his possession; Detectives were called in and they questioned the suspect.

During the investigation, the manager of Native Pride indicated that the business was missing $1,000.00 after the incident.  Ultimately, the Detective charged O’Connor and he was arraigned the same day in Brant Town Court.



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