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Gloversville Today
By the People, for the People
Man Arrested for Stolen Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards in Malta
Stashu I. Roberts charged with criminal possession of stolen property and fostering the sale of stolen goods
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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A 29-year-old man from Gloversville, New York was arrested on Saturday and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and fostering the sale of stolen goods. Stashu I. Roberts allegedly possessed around 105 stolen Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards and used a building in Malta, New York to sell them for cash on February 1.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the ongoing problem of theft and resale of valuable collectible trading cards, which can be a lucrative black market for criminals. Malta is a small town, and this incident raises concerns about the prevalence of such property crimes even in less urban areas.
The details
According to authorities, Stashu I. Roberts was arrested on a warrant issued by Malta Town Court. He was charged with criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree, a class D felony, and fostering the sale of stolen goods, a class A misdemeanor. Roberts allegedly had around 105 stolen Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards in his possession with the intent to sell them for cash.
- Roberts was arrested on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
- The alleged incident where Roberts used a building in Malta to sell the stolen cards occurred on February 1, 2026.
The players
Stashu I. Roberts
A 29-year-old man from Gloversville, New York who was arrested and charged with criminal possession of stolen property and fostering the sale of stolen goods.
Honorable Ellwood A. Sloat Jr.
The Malta Town Court judge who arraigned Roberts and remanded him to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings.
What’s next
Roberts will remain in the Saratoga County Jail pending further court proceedings related to the charges.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing problem of theft and resale of valuable collectible items, even in smaller communities like Malta, New York. It raises concerns about property crimes and the black market for stolen goods in less urban areas.
