Sep 23, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two people were arraigned Friday in connection with a string of thefts in Orleans and Niagara counties. Paul Rutherford Jr., 51, and Cori Rutherford, 27, are accused of stealing a trailer from Lake Shore Metals in Ridgeway in February. The Orleans County Sheriff's Office said the two took the $102,000 trailer to North Carolina the day they stole it, selling it for $4,000. Investigators said others were involved in the plan to steal the trailer, but their names are being withheld. Paul Rutherford Jr. courtesy OCSO Cori Rutherford courtesy OCSO Paul Rutherford was also accused of stealing a farm truck from Root Brother's Farm in Barre, a farm truck from the Town of Newfane, diesel fuel, pumps, hoses and equipment from Grow Mark FS Inc. in Ridgeway, as well as a hydraulic hammer in Lockport. In total, investigators said he stole roughly $200,000 of property since January, leading to eight criminal cases with the possibility of more charges. Paul Rutherford Jr. was arraigned Friday on grand larceny, burglary and criminal mischief charges. He also faces grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property charges in Niagara County. Cori Rutherford was arraigned Friday on one grand larceny charge.
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