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$80k in goods stolen from local retailer, 6 arrested

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Six people were taken into custody following an investigation into a massive retail theft scheme in Johnson City. Over the past week, the Johnson City Police Department has arrested a group of suspects for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to steal nearly $80,000 in merchandise from a local retailer. Some of the suspects were employees at the store at the time of the incident. The store employees involved allegedly worked closely with the outside suspects to facilitate large and unauthorized discounts of store merchandise, including discounts of up to 99% off. According to police, these incidents began around November 2024 and increased in frequency into January 2025. JCPD detectives worked with investigators from the company to identify the individuals involved. Investigators conducted surveillance at the store and say they saw several of these transactions take place. As a result, numerous search warrants on vehicles and residences were executed and investigators recovered tens of thousands of dollars' worth of stolen items. As of January 27, the following individuals have been located and arrested on the following charges: Alexzeya Brooks, 22, of Endicott Enterprise Corruption, a Class B Felony Numerous counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony Falsifying Business Records, a Class E Felony Andre Forbes, 27, of Binghamton Enterprise Corruption, a Class B Felony Numerous counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony Falsifying Business Records, a Class E Felony Damani Mizell, 23, of Binghamton Enterprise Corruption, a Class B Felony Numerous counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony Falsifying Business Records, a Class E Felony Mizell was also found to be on probation for grand larceny. A probation violation was also filed. Lytiek Gadson, 25, of Binghamton Enterprise Corruption, a Class B Felony Numerous counts of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony Jaylen Sandiford, 19, of Vestal Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony Orion sandy, 20, of Binghamton Petit Larceny, a Class A Misdemeanor Brooks, Forbes, and Mizell were processed and taken to Broome County central arraignment where they were remanded without bail. Gadson was processed and remains in custody on charges separate from the incident. Sandiford and Sandy were both processed and released on appearance tickets. The investigation remains ongoing. Additional search warrant executions and arrests are expected. Free public viewing of 'A Walk with Richard' Over 160 people donate to Summit Center in honor of Dalton Kincaid $80k in goods stolen from local retailer, 6 arrested Sidney man indicted on drug and weapons charges Delhi man accused of exposing genitals to a minor Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.