New York State Police Troop F Press Release

Two arrested after Fox Mountain Road burglary yields stolen handguns and cash

Posted 2/27/26

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 …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

New York State Police Troop F Press Release

Two arrested after Fox Mountain Road burglary yields stolen handguns and cash

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 4:39 pm

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.

State Police were assisted by Village of Liberty Police Department and the Town of Fallsburg Police Department. If anyone has any information, please contact the State Police BCI Liberty at (845)344-5300.