Clarence woman arrested for alleged flag theft from cemetery property

Tom VazquezSeptember 3, 2023

BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — A Clarence woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing a flag from a cemetery lot, according to the New York State Police.

On August 30, Charlene Wieczorek, 57, was arrested for allegedly stealing the flag from Clarence Fillmore Cemetery on Ransom Road. The flag was valued at $50.

Wieczorek was charged with cemetery desecration and received a ticket.

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Tom VazquezSeptember 3, 2023

Tom Vazquez

Tom Vazquez is a USTimeToday U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Tom Vazquez joined USTimeToday in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Tom Vazquez by emailing tomvazquez@ustimetoday.com.