Crime & Safety

Elderly Easton Man Charged with Identity Theft

The man allegedly forged a check.

James Gromiller, 80, of Bayberry Lane was arrested and charged with larceny in the second degree, identity theft in the third degree and forgery in the third degree after Easton Police responded to an alarm at his residence on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 9:37 a.m. 

According to police, Gromiller mistakenly set off an alarm at his residence. When officers responded, they found there was a warrant out for his arrest. Police said Gromiller allegedly forged a check in February. 

He was released on a promise to appear at an Oct. 23 court date. 

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