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Oneonta Today
By the People, for the People
Two Arrested on Larceny Charges in Unadilla
Pair accused of shoplifting alcohol, violating court order
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Two people were arrested in Unadilla, New York on Thursday following a shoplifting investigation at a local business. Robert L. Colvin, 41, was charged with criminal contempt, petit larceny, and conspiracy, while Ashley M. Stanton, 41, was charged with petit larceny and conspiracy. The Otsego County Sheriff's Office said the defendants acted together to shoplift alcohol and that Colvin was prohibited from contact with Stanton by court order.
Why it matters
Shoplifting and violation of court orders are ongoing issues that local law enforcement must address to maintain public safety and uphold the law. This incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between police departments in the region.
The details
According to the Otsego County Sheriff's Office, the defendants were located in the city of Oneonta and taken into custody without incident. Stanton was processed and released with an appearance ticket, while Colvin was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await centralized arraignment. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the New York State Department of Corrections and the Oneonta Police Department in making the arrests.
- The incident occurred on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
The players
Robert L. Colvin
A 41-year-old resident of Unadilla, New York who was charged with criminal contempt in the first degree, petit larceny, and conspiracy in the sixth degree.
Ashley M. Stanton
A 41-year-old resident of Unadilla, New York who was charged with petit larceny and conspiracy in the sixth degree.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that investigated the shoplifting incident and made the arrests.
New York State Department of Corrections
The state agency that assisted the Otsego County Sheriff's Office in the investigation and arrests.
Oneonta Police Department
The local police department that assisted the Otsego County Sheriff's Office in the investigation and arrests.
What’s next
Colvin will await a centralized arraignment after being lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility, while Stanton was released with a ticket to appear in Unadilla Town Court at a later date.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges local law enforcement faces in addressing property crimes and violations of court orders in their communities. Continued cooperation between agencies and vigilance in investigating these types of cases is crucial for maintaining public safety.
