At 6:32 a.m. on December 25, 2023, Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to RG&E on Scottsville Road in the Town of Chili for the report of someone attempting to steal copper. Upon arrival, deputies found a man inside of a fenced area of the RG&E property, where they store the copper wire. They found an electric saw beside a damaged wire spool. The man was detained and identified as Stephen Poole. Through investigation, deputies discovered another man waiting in a minivan in a nearby parking lot. The minivan contained stolen wire from RG&E, as well as a collection of various tools. Deputies detained the second man and identified him as Santos Rodriguez.

Stephen M. Poole, 46, of Rochester is charged with:

  • Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree (Class E-Felony)
  • Petit Larceny (Class A-Misdemeanor)
  • Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree (Class A-Misdemeanor)
  • Possession of Burglar Tools (Class A-Misdemeanor)

Santos R. Rodriguez, 38, of Rochester is charged with:

  • Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree (Class E-Felony)
  • Petit Larceny (Class A-Misdemeanor)
  • Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree (Class A-Misdemeanor)
  • Possession of Burglar Tools (Class A-Misdemeanor)

Mr. Poole was arraigned in Chili Town Court and remanded to the Monroe County Jail because of his predicate felon status. Mr. Rodriguez was released on an appearance ticket in accordance with New York State Law.

 

Deputy Brendan Hurley
Public Information Officer
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov
(585) 753-4840