Brothers Arrested in Cemetery Thefts

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By Matthew Campbell

Story Published: Mar 2, 2010 at 11:51 PM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 2, 2010 at 11:54 PM EDT

Police say two brothers are behind a string of cemetery thefts in Hampshire County.

Last week several veteran cemeteries in Amherst, Hadley and Sunderland were robbed of their bronze plaques. Those plaques detailed in which wars the veterans served.

Tuesday, police arrested two Montague brothers, Mark and Stanley Kuklewicz. Both have been charged with larceny over $250 and larceny on a grave. According to the Republican, both are the sons of a decorated war veteran.

Police and residents believe the men tried to melt the bronze down to be sold. The value for each plaque is estimated around $5.

Police believe the brothers got away with more than 100 plaques. 74 have since been recovered.

Mark is being held on $500 bail. Stanley is being held on $750 bail.

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veterangyrene said on Thursday, Mar 4 at 8:11 PM

Iheard their dad was a decorated vet, recenttly passed away, did they steal his marker?low-life scum bags!!!!!!!!

Bookemdanno said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 3:25 PM

These bright einstiens have a rap sheet a mile long.

Judger said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 3:18 PM

ps. can TV3 investigate the guys crimminal history and possibly do a story on this ?

Judger said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 3:16 PM

These losers have stolen many times before Only to be let go... Why Judge why ?

Dad said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:59 AM

What bottom dwelling scum bags.

Kevin said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:18 AM

Not only did these 2 scumbags disrespect our brave soldiers, they also desecrated peoples graves!! They can't punish them enough !!!

Arthur said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 8:17 AM

Send the two bums to Afghanistan so they can get their own grave markers. No, that would be disrespectful to those honorable military men and women who serve us so proudly. Just dump them in the river.

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