Posted on: February 28, 2026 09:00 AM

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Two arrested following residential burglary in the town of liberty

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 9:17 a.m., New York State Police from the Liberty barracks responded to a reported burglary at a residence on Fox Mountain Road in the Town of Liberty.

A preliminary investigation determined that the residence had been forcibly entered. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that two handguns and a large amount of U.S. currency had been stolen.

Troopers subsequently located and arrested the suspects, identified as Heather L. Smith, 39, of South Fallsburg, NY, and Anthony J. Atkins, 39, of Neversink, NY. Both individuals were transported to State Police Liberty without incident. During the investigation the two handguns and a portion of the currency was recovered.

Anthony J. Atkins was charged with the following:

·         Burglary in the 2nd Degree, Illegal Entry of a Dwelling, a Class C felony

·         Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Property Exceeds $3,000, a Class D felony

·         Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree, Damage to Another Person’s Property, a Class E felony

·         Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, Loaded Firearm, Class C felonies

·         Possession of Burglar’s Tools, a Class A misdemeanor

Heather L. Smith was charged with the following:

·         Burglary in the 2nd Degree, Illegal Entry of a Dwelling, a Class C felony

·         Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree, Property Exceeds $3,000, a Class D felony

·         Uniform Traffic Ticket (violation)

Smith and Atkins were arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court. Smith was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail with bail set at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $400,000 partially secured bond. Atkins was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail with bail set at $50,000 cash, $100,000 bond, or $200,000 partially secured bond.

Both defendants are scheduled to return to the Town of Liberty Court on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

From NYSP