Ronkonkoma Man Arrested for Stealing Manhole Covers and Sewer Caps

A Ronkonkoma man was arrested Thursday for stealing manhole covers and sewer caps from locations in Suffolk County this month, according to Suffolk Police. 

Ronald Dimarzo, 45, was targeting business locations during the early morning hours and removing iron covers with the intent of later scrapping the material for money, police said. 

The removal of the manholes created a dangerous situation to anyone walking in the vicinity of the open manholes due to deep, liquid filled underground openings that were exposed. 

Dimarzo, of Round Pond Road, was charged with six counts of Petit Larceny, six counts of Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, Attempted Petit Larceny, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  Dimarzo is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on April 15.

The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Sixth Precinct Crime Section at 631-854-8654 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.