On July 30, 2020, Hempstead County Investigators arrested 53-year-old Gregory Green of Hope for Commercial Burglary of the John Deer store located on Highway 278 West in Hope. The incident was reported to HCSO on July 27, 2020.

Green was booked into the Hempstead County Detention Center on charges of Commercial Burglary, and Theft of Property, Green is also being held for Probation and Parole and is awaiting a first court appearance.