(Long Island, NY) Fourth Squad detectives report the details of an arrest for burglary that occurred in Woodmere on Friday, 03/06/15 at 11:00 A.M.
According to detectives, Jonathan Hoffman, 45, of Woodmere, entered a residence on June Court, through an open door, and once inside removed cash, assorted jewelry, a cell phone, a passport and checkbooks. Additionally, the defendant wrote a fraudulent check, from the stolen checkbook, in the amount of $10,000 which he deposited into his bank account. The defendant, who is known to the victim, was identified by witnesses.
Nassau County Police report the arrest of Jonathan Hoffman, 45, of Woodmere for burglary that occurred in Woodmere on Friday, 03/06. Photo Credit: Chris Boyle.
Fourth Squad detectives arrested Hoffman on Sunday, 09/13/15. He is being charged with Burglary 2nd Degree, Possession Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and will be arraigned on Monday, 09/14/15 in First District Court, Hempstead.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Defendants are entitled to a fair trial with the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
