Staff reports 8:40 a.m.
Friday, July 1, 2016 8:38 am
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DOVER, N.H. - An arrest warrant has been issued for a Lebanon man who failed to show up at Strafford County Superior Court for his sentencing on Thursday.
James Cullen, 45, with a last known address of 21 Pork St., and formerly of 32 Buffy St., Rochester, pleaded guilty to theft charges on Monday and was supposed to show up at court on Wednesday for his sentencing, which was postponed till Thursday at his request.
However, when he didn't show up on Thursday, a bench warrant was executed, said Assistant County Attorney Meghan Hagaman.
Cullen was indicted in March for stealing foreign currency and collectible coins during a burglary of the Rochester Flea Market on Milton Road in January.
He was indicted on burglary, possession of controlled drug Tramadol (an opioid pain medication) and falsifying physical evidence in that he allegedly "removed Tramadol tablets from a cigarette box and concealed them in his pants," according to court records.
The three felonies carry prison sentences totaling a maximum of 29 years.
He also faces a year in county jail in connection with a Jan. 11 arrest on possession of marijuana.
Rochester Police show several arrests for Cullen dating back to 2008, including drug possession, driving after suspension, shoplifting and burglary.
In May Cullen was indicted on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking in connection with a theft in Dover last August.
Hagaman said on Thursday she could not disclose details of the plea deal.