Sackets Harbor man to represent himself at Jefferson County felony trial
Mr. Rivera, 55, is scheduled for trial Sept. 14 on a single count of fourth-degree grand larceny and is listed as representing himself.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
A Sackets Harbor man is scheduled to stand trial Sept. 14 in Jefferson County Court on a single felony count, and court records list him as representing himself.
The defendant, is charged with fourth-degree grand larceny involving a credit card, a Class E felony.
The case stems from a Sept. 25, 2025 incident. Rivera was arrested Jan. 10, 2026 by Watertown City Police and has pleaded not guilty. The case is before Judge David A. Renzi.
A trial date is a scheduled court appearance and may be adjourned or otherwise resolved before a trial is held.
Charges are allegations. Everyone is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Written from an official public record and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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