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New Details About Luzerne Co. Burglary Spree

New Details About Luzerne Co. Burglary Spree - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 4:32PM EST

Reported by: Jill Konopka
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2008 @ 04:32pm EST
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY- There's enough evidence against a Larksville teen to send his burglary case to trial.

Police have linked 18-year-old Corey Pacewicz with countless thefts and burglaries across the Wyoming Valley. One of them includes a stolen car that was recovered just Tuesday night. When asked if anyone else was involved in this case, Corey Pacewicz responded, “There might be, I'm not saying."

Prosecutors don't believe 18-year-old Corey Pacewicz was acting alone, when they say he burglarized businesses, homes and stole several cars. When asked again, who else was involved with these alleged burglaries, Pacewicz responded, “I'm not saying."

But, the Assistant District Attorney is saying. Luzerne County A. D.A. Sam Sanguedolce said, "Several of the family members are under investigation. I can't release too many details about it at this point."

Mary Ricci is an alleged victim who spoke with Eyewitness News. "It was obvious there were other people involved. Hopefully they'll get everyone and get them off the streets,” she said.

Police say Pacewicz swiped everything from trucks and tractors, a refrigerator and generator to cars and cash registers. Court papers show Mary Ricci and her coffee shop in Plains was one of many victims. Ricci added, "It's scary. I'm afraid to go to work, like you can't be safe in your own place of business. They gave us all restitution forms; they want us to fill out, what we lost, loss of wages, and loss of property. "

According to arrest papers Pacewicz also told police he stole a computer and checks from Nemetz Auto Sales in Hanover Township. Owner Mark Nemetz spoke with Eyewitness News. "I'm just glad it ended there and didn't continue to spill. It looks like he was on a role from all the charges he had," he said.

The teen's defense attorney hints his client could cut a deal with prosecutors. Jonathan Blum said, "At the moment we're trying to work out some sort of deal with him."

It's the first arrest of what may be more to come . Bail for Pacewicz was reduced from $100,000 to $20,000.