NORTH GREENBUSH (NY)
Albany Times Union
By CAROL DeMARE, Staff writer
First published: Sunday, September 18, 2005
NORTH GREENBUSH -- Attorney John Aretakis was arrested Friday night on charges he stole a process server's briefcase after an altercation earlier this month.
Robert Wells was serving Aretakis a temporary restraining order obtained by Holy Cross Church in Albany when the incident occurred.
"An argument ensued, and Mr. Aretakis reached through the back window of the (process server's) car and removed his briefcase and held it for a couple of days before he would return it," North Greenbush Police Chief Rocco Fragomeni said Saturday.
At an arraignment before North Greenbush Town Justice Andrew Ceresia, Aretakis pleaded not guilty to harassment, a violation, and petit larceny, a misdemeanor. He was released on recognizance pending further court appearances.
Aretakis did not return a call Saturday seeking comment.