Westport police chief catches accused shoplifters

Just after two New York residents allegedly stole items from stores downtown, they were busted by the town's top cop - Chief Foti Koskinas. Sharon Harrison, 45, of Bronx, N.Y., and Odane Grant, 23, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., were each charged with possession of a shoplifting device, fifth-degree larceny , conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, weapons in a motor vehicle and fifth-degree larceny .

File Photo – Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

Just after two New York residents allegedly stole items from stores downtown, they were busted by the town's top cop - Chief Foti Koskinas. Sharon Harrison, 45, of Bronx, N.Y., and Odane Grant, 23, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., were each charged with possession of a shoplifting device, fifth-degree larceny , conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, weapons in a motor vehicle and fifth-degree larceny .

Police: New York woman caught with fake prescription

Mount Vernon, NY, resident Melba Witter was charged with computer crime and criminal attempt to illegally obtain prescription legend drugs in Westport on June 29. Mount Vernon, NY, resident Melba Witter was charged with computer crime and criminal attempt to illegally obtain prescription legend drugs in Westport on June 29. WESTPORT - A New York woman was caught registering a fake prescription at the medical office she works at in town, police said. In February, police were called to a local medical office on report of a fraudelent prescription.