Poughkeepsie Duo Arrested for Theft and Drug Possession
A man and woman from Poughkeepsie were arrested after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Home Depot in the Town of Southeast. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the store located at 80 Independent Way.
According to officials, officers noticed Dennis M. Bussanich and Karleen Carter placing stolen goods into their car. When approached by police, they spotted drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
Bussanich, 45, and Carter, 37, were taken into custody and charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Bussanich also faces additional charges including grand larceny and false personation. Carter was charged with conspiracy.
Bussanich was remanded to Putnam County Correctional Facility, while Carter was released on her own recognizance after being arraigned in the Town of Southeast court.