A Geneva woman was charged with third-degree burglary Sunday after a reported theft at the downtown Byrne Dairy, according to the City of Geneva Police Department.
Shanell Eldridge, 36, was also charged with petit larceny, second-degree harassment and resisting arrest.
Police said Eldridge, who has a prior felony conviction, had been banned from the Main Street store and entered unlawfully intending to steal Twisted Tea alcoholic beverages.
She fought and spat at officers as they attempted to arrest her, police said.
Eldridge was processed at the Geneva Police Department and taken to the Ontario County Jail to await arraignment.
Officer Jace Parry handled the arrest.
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