10/04/12 Perry, NY – Police Say Drunk 22 Year Old Man Stole A Marked Wyoming County Sheriff’s Patrol Car – Damaged Radio

October 4, 2012

wivb.com

Police say a man was drunk when he allegedly stole a marked Wyoming County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle, around 2:30 a.m. Thursday. The sheriff’s office says 22-year-old Jordan Herthum, of Churchville, was arrested after allegedly stealing the vehicle from Arrow Mart in the Town of Perry.

A deputy was outside of the vehicle speaking with officers at the Arrow Mart when Herthum allegedly stole the vehicle. Through an on board GPS system, officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle a short distance later.

The vehicle was not damaged other than a few knobs to a radio in the vehicle. Herthum is accused of having a .20 percent blood alcohol content.

Herthum was arrested for felony DWI, aggravated DWI, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, grand larceny and criminal mischief.

Herthum was arraigned and committed to Wyoming County Jail on $20,000 bail.