Woman Arrested for Retail Theft in Hopewell

Tracey M. Vasquez-Woodhams charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing over $1,000 in merchandise

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:23am

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A 32-year-old woman from Geneva, New York was arrested on March 19, 2026 following a retail theft investigation in Ontario County. Tracey M. Vasquez-Woodhams was taken into custody by New York State Police after allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a business on Recreation Drive in Hopewell.

Why it matters

Organized retail theft is an ongoing issue that costs businesses billions each year. This arrest highlights the efforts of law enforcement and asset protection teams to combat this type of crime, which can have significant financial and community impacts.

The details

According to police, members of the New York State Police Troop E Community Stabilization Unit were participating in an organized retail theft detail at the store when asset protection employees reported a female, later identified as Tracey M. Vasquez-Woodhams, concealing merchandise inside the business. Vasquez-Woodhams then allegedly passed all points of sale without paying for the items before exiting the store, at which point she was taken into custody in the parking lot by responding troopers.

  • The incident occurred on March 19, 2026.
  • Vasquez-Woodhams is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hopewell Court on April 7, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Tracey M. Vasquez-Woodhams

A 32-year-old woman from Geneva, New York who was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony, for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a business in Hopewell.

New York State Police Troop E Community Stabilization Unit

The law enforcement unit that was participating in an organized retail theft detail at the store where the incident occurred.

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What’s next

Vasquez-Woodhams is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hopewell Court on April 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. to face the grand larceny charge.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the importance of collaboration between law enforcement, asset protection teams, and businesses to combat organized retail theft, which can have significant financial and community impacts.