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$97K Scheme: Bookkeeper From CT Steals From Employer, Police Say $97K Scheme: Bookkeeper From CT Steals From Employer, Police Say
$97K Scheme: Bookkeeper From CT Steals From Employer, Police Say A 45-year-old Connecticut woman faces grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing more than $97,000 from the New York company where she worked as a bookkeeper, authorities announced. New Haven County resident Marlenin Vito of Waterbury was arrested on Tuesday, April 23 after investigators determined she had stolen tens of thousands of dollars from the Putnam County business where she worked, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, May 21.  According to the Sheriff's Office, the events leading to Vito's arrest began on Monday, April 8, when a business owner in t…
Home Healthcare Aide From New Fairfield Forges Checks, Steals Money From Wilton Client: Police Home Healthcare Aide From New Fairfield Forges Checks, Steals Money From Wilton Client: Police
Home Healthcare Aide From New Fairfield Forges Checks, Steals Money From Wilton Client: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested after she allegedly stole from the person she was meant to be assisting. The Fairfield County incident originally took place in the town of Wilton in September 2023, according to officers at the Wilton Police Department. Christine Early, age 50, of New Fairfield, was reportedly employed as a visiting home healthcare assistant for a Wilton resident. While working, Early is said to have stolen cash from her patient. Police said she also forged a check that was given to her. Early turned herself in on an active arrest warrant on Thursday, Jan. 4, and she …
Bank Employee Steals $100K From Customer Accounts At CT Branch, Police Say Bank Employee Steals $100K From Customer Accounts At CT Branch, Police Say
Bank Employee Steals $100K From Customer Accounts At CT Branch, Police Say An employee at a Connecticut bank is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from customer accounts. Litchfield County resident Arron Parsons, age 44, of Kent, was arrested Friday, Jan. 5, following a months-long investigation. Connecticut State Police said Parsons – an employee at Webster Bank on North Main Street in Kent – made 39 unauthorized withdrawals from five customer accounts between February 2022 and February 2023. In all, he is alleged to have stolen more than $100,000. Troopers began their investigation in June 2023 after another bank employee noticed unusual activit…
Justice Delivered: CT Uber Drivers Lead To Alleged Scammer's Arrest Justice Delivered: CT Uber Drivers Lead To Alleged Scammer's Arrest
Justice Delivered: CT Uber Drivers Lead To Alleged Scammer's Arrest Two Uber drivers swapped out a side of fries with a side of justice when they helped Connecticut police track down a fraudster who scammed over $12,000 from an elderly couple. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, Connecticut State Police announced the arrest of Jose Perezclark, a 39-year-old man from the Bronx, on charges of grand larceny, months after his alleged scam. The incident occurred on the morning of Jan. 18, 2023.  An elderly couple in Preston received multiple phone calls that morning from people who claimed to be named “Sarah” and “Bill,” saying they were from the Bridgeport Superior Co…
Norwalk Woman Defrauds Car Dealership: Police Norwalk Woman Defrauds Car Dealership: Police
Norwalk Woman Defrauds Car Dealership: Police A Fairfield County woman faces grand larceny charges after allegedly defrauding a car dealership in the Hudson Valley while trading in her vehicle, police said.  On Tuesday, June 13, Norwalk resident Melanie Ham was arrested for defrauding a dealership, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday, June 30. Ham's arrest stemmed from an investigation that began on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy was sent to a dealership within the county to take a complaint regarding a fraudulent transaction.  According to the Sheriff's Office, Ham had traded…
Connecticut Woman Misused PTO Funds, Arrested: Police Connecticut Woman Misused PTO Funds, Arrested: Police
Connecticut Woman Misused PTO Funds, Arrested: Police A Connecticut woman serving as president of a parent-teacher organization group allegedly drained approximately $12,000 from the group’s bank accounts, leaving them without enough money to hold school events, authorities alleged. Tolland County resident Marissa Marks, age 41,  of the town of Somers, was arrested on Tuesday, May 23 for allegedly misusing parent-teacher organization (PTO) funds, the Connecticut State Police reported. According to witness statements, Marks was elected to the Somers CT PTO in 2019, before Somers Public Schools shut down in-person classes due to COVID. Sh…
Man Steals Catalytic Converters From Cars In CT: Police Man Steals Catalytic Converters From Cars In CT: Police
Man Steals Catalytic Converters From Cars In CT: Police A man faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, including one that was parked at a high school, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on Thursday, March 23 around 3 p.m., when a Putnam County sheriff's deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Putnam Valley High School was told that a vehicle parked in the school's lot had a catalytic converter stolen from it.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, this deputy was able to obtain surveillance video …
Caseworker Who Lives In Danbury Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client Caseworker Who Lives In Danbury Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client
Caseworker Who Lives In Danbury Accused Of Stealing More Than $300K From Client A Westchester County caseworker who resides in Connecticut faces numerous charges after allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from a 95-year-old woman suffering from dementia whom she had been taking care of.  Fairfield County resident Chantel Chenault, age 46, of Danbury, was indicted on multiple charges on Friday, March 24 for stealing from the elderly woman under her care in Westchester, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.  According to officials from James's office, Chenault became the woman's caseworker in 2017 and was employed with the Westch…
CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist
CT Woman, NY Man Apprehended In $1 Million Heist Two people are accused of orchestrating a million-dollar heist that targeted a victim's residences on Long Island and in New York City. Raymond Bouderau, age 49, of Manhattan, and 57-year-old Jacqueline Jewett, of Westbrook, in Middlesex County, Connecticut, were arrested for the burglaries, which happened in September, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Earlier report: 57-Year-Old Woman Wanted In Suffolk County For Burglary, Grand Larceny Nabbed In Connecticut “Life is not like the movies," Tierney said. "These defendants thought it wo…
Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons
Woman Admits To Stealing Nearly $94K Worth of Handbags With Accomplices In Hamptons A woman pleaded guilty to grand larceny for her part in stealing $94,000 in handbags from a luxury retail store in the Hamptons. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced the guilty plea of Baseemah Davis on Tuesday, Aug. 16, for stealing from the Balenciaga store in East Hampton in March. “The message here is clear, organized retail theft in Suffolk County will not be tolerated,” said Tierney In addition to pleading guilty to grand larceny, Davis, age 34, of Newark, New Jersey, also pleaded guilty to criminal possession of stolen property and possessio…
Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing $8.4 Million From NY Private School Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing $8.4 Million From NY Private School
Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing $8.4 Million From NY Private School A 51-year-old man was indicted for allegedly stealing $8.4 million from a New York private school during the 11-year period when he worked there. Long Island resident David Ostrove, of West Islip, was indicted on charges of first-degree grand larceny and first-degree money laundering for allegedly stealing from the Schechter School of Long Island, located in Nassau County, in Williston Park, while he worked as chief financial and technology officer and director of operations, according to an announcement from Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney on Monday, July 25. “As alleged i…
Man Sentenced For $12M Ponzi Scheme That Included Victim From Fairfield County Man Sentenced For $12M Ponzi Scheme That Included Victim From Fairfield County
Man Sentenced For $12M Ponzi Scheme That Included Victim From Fairfield County A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
Former CT Resident Charged With Fatally Strangling Tinder Date Former CT Resident Charged With Fatally Strangling Tinder Date
Former CT Resident Charged With Fatally Strangling Tinder Date A 31-year-old former Connecticut resident was charged with murdering a 29-year-old woman he met through a dating app. Danueal Drayton was arraigned on an 18-count indictment on Friday, April 1, in the 2018 death of 29-year-old Samantha Stewart, according to an announcement from Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. “This family deserves justice," Katz said in a statement. "This was a brutal crime that makes every person using a dating app fearful. The victim was duped into going out on a date with the defendant, who played a charmer online but was in fact an alleged sexual predator. The de…
Trump Organization Faces New Criminal Inquiry By Westchester District Attorney's Office Trump Organization Faces New Criminal Inquiry By Westchester District Attorney's Office
Trump Organization Faces New Criminal Inquiry By Westchester District Attorney's Office Former President Donald Trump’s family business is facing potential new legal woes in Westchester after the District Attorney’s Office subpoenaed records from his golf club. First reported by the New York Times, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah’s office has started examining the financial dealings at the Briarcliff Manor golf club, subpoenaing records from the course, Trump National Golf Club Westchester, and the town of Ossining, which sets property taxes on the course. The full scope of the investigation has not been released, though the report states that the Trump Organi…
Luxury Boat Broker Accused Of Stealing More Than $35K From Client Luxury Boat Broker Accused Of Stealing More Than $35K From Client
Luxury Boat Broker Accused Of Stealing More Than $35K From Client A New York man acting as a broker for individuals looking to buy and sell boats allegedly stole more than $35,000 of the proceeds from the sale of a boat belonging to a client, authorities announced. In 2019, Nassau County resident Brendan Daly, the owner of All Point Yacht Sales, located in Suffolk County, in Port Jefferson, acted as broker for a boat owner to help facilitate the sale and transfer of his boat for $157,000 to a buyer, according to authorities. The boat’s owner had an existing lien on the vessel for $119,872 that Daly was responsible for paying once he received funds from th…
Alert Issued For Wanted Man Who Posed As Contractor, Scamming Homeowners, Police Say Alert Issued For Wanted Man Who Posed As Contractor, Scamming Homeowners, Police Say
Alert Issued For Wanted Man Who Posed As Contractor, Scamming Homeowners, Police Say New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man who posed as a contractor and bilked an area resident out of more than $1,500. An alert was issued by State Police in Orange County from Troop F in Middletown for 47-year-old Shawn Abrams, who is wanted following his arrest for fourth-degree grand larceny last year. Police said that an investigation into Abrams found that he agreed to do work on a home while posing as a contractor and received a payment of $1,600. Abrams never did any work at the home and never attempted to…
Disbarred NY Attorney Charged For Alleged Theft Of $372,500 In Escrow Funds Disbarred NY Attorney Charged For Alleged Theft Of $372,500 In Escrow Funds
Disbarred NY Attorney Charged For Alleged Theft Of $372,500 In Escrow Funds An attorney who was disbarred from practicing law in New York was arrested and charged for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and stealing $372,500 in escrow funds from a client he represented in the sale of a $7.4 million apartment building in Manhattan, authorities announced. Long Island resident Gregg A. Luckman, age 53, of Bellmore in Nassau County, was arraigned on Friday, May 7, and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (a Class C felony) and practice of law by an attorney who has been disbarred, suspended or convicted of a felony (a Class E felony), Nassa…
NY Man Accused Of Scamming Investors Of Over $700K NY Man Accused Of Scamming Investors Of Over $700K
NY Man Accused Of Scamming Investors Of Over $700K A New York man has been accused of scamming investors of more than $700,000 over the past year and a half, authorities announced. Long Island resident Matthew Gallagher, age 37, of Rocky Point, used investment schemes in fraudulent startup business ventures and insurance-related frauds to scam 16 victims between November 2019 and April 2021, according to an investigation by Suffolk County Police. Gallagher was arrested just before 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at the Seventh Precinct in Shirley, according to police. He was charged with: Two counts of first-degree schemi…
Westchester Man Arrested For Role In Decade-Long $1M Ponzi Scheme Westchester Man Arrested For Role In Decade-Long $1M Ponzi Scheme
Westchester Man Arrested For Role In Decade-Long $1M Ponzi Scheme A Westchester County man was arrested this week for his role in a near decade-long Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors in New York and other parts of the country out of more than $1 million. White Plains resident James Doyle, 72, and Carl Carro, 59, of Walton, Delaware, the purported managing directors of headhunting companies Endeavor Management Solutions and Endeavor Consultancy, have been charged in a 42-count indictment for their roles in the schema. Specifically, the two were charged with multiple counts of money laundering, grand larceny, securities fraud, and scheme to defraud. Ne…
Teens Caught In Stolen SUV 'Looking For A Party' In Darien, Police Say Teens Caught In Stolen SUV 'Looking For A Party' In Darien, Police Say
Teens Caught In Stolen SUV 'Looking For A Party' In Darien, Police Say Three teenagers are in hot water with the law after being busted in an allegedly stolen vehicle while “looking for a party,” police said. Darien Police officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hoyt Street at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 that was idling in a resident’s driveway. According to police, upon arrival, the officers found a red Toyota SUV in the drive, occupied with three teenagers from Stamford, who stated that they got lost looking for a party. A routine check of the vehicle’s license information revealed that the Toyota was reported stolen out of Sta…
Former Fairfield County YMCA Employee Admits To Stealing $195K Former Fairfield County YMCA Employee Admits To Stealing $195K
Former Fairfield County YMCA Employee Admits To Stealing $195K A former employee at YMCA organizations in Westchester and Fairfield counties may avoid prison time after admitting to stealing nearly $200,000 from her employer. Lee Ann Borg, 31, a former employee of the Rye and Greenwich YMCA pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to stealing $195,157.58 from the Rye YMCA when she was employed. Borg admitted to making personal purchases with her Rye YMCA corporate credit card. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said that as a former senior program manager at the YMCA, Borg was authorized to make purchases for the organization’…
Woman Indicted For Allegedly Burglarizing Area Homes During Funerals Woman Indicted For Allegedly Burglarizing Area Homes During Funerals
Woman Indicted For Allegedly Burglarizing Area Homes During Funerals A 27-year-old woman is facing a host of charges after being arraigned on a 22-count indictment by a grand jury following a rash of home burglaries of families who were attending funeral services. Bronx resident Latonia Shelecia Stewart has been charged for her role in a series of residential burglaries of homes in Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties between the fall of 2017 and spring 2018. Stewart has been charged with:  Six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony; Five counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony; One count of Grand Larceny…
Man With Active Warrants Caused Disturbance At Westport Restaurant, Police Say Man With Active Warrants Caused Disturbance At Westport Restaurant, Police Say
Man With Active Warrants Caused Disturbance At Westport Restaurant, Police Say A man who was wanted on outstanding warrants from Amtrak Police in New Haven was arrested after he allegedly created a disturbance at a Westport restaurant. Police were called to the restaurant June 18 where the man was reportedly yelling at people inside, and when they got there the man had already left,  according to Westport Police. Employees provided a description and police were able to locate Glenn Rawls on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Bridge, said the report. Police learned Rawls had a warrant out of New York City for fourth-degree grand larceny and two active arrest warr…
Teen Social Media Star Accused Of Stealing Area Woman's Identity For Spending Spree Teen Social Media Star Accused Of Stealing Area Woman's Identity For Spending Spree
Teen Social Media Star Accused Of Stealing Area Woman's Identity For Spending Spree A teenage social media influencer from California has been accused of stealing a New York woman’s identity to take her for thousands of dollars to pay for a lavish vacation and high-end clothing accessories. Christian Aaron, 19, has been indicted on charges that include two counts of identity theft and grand larceny. The teenager has pleaded not guilty and was ordered by a State Supreme Court Justice to be held in lieu of a $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond. The indictment alleges that Aaron and a co-conspirator ascertained the Suffolk County victim’s American Express account informati…
Husband, Wife Co-Owners Stole Over $50K By Fraudulently Billing In Area, Police Say Husband, Wife Co-Owners Stole Over $50K By Fraudulently Billing In Area, Police Say
Husband, Wife Co-Owners Stole Over $50K By Fraudulently Billing In Area, Police Say A husband and wife who owned a Mahopac towing company have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 by overcharging customers. New York State Police from the Hawthorne barracks arrested Frank Inzano, 47, and Shannon Inzano, 42, both of Carmel, on Tuesday, May 21 and charged them with attempted criminal possession of a weapon, grand larceny, offer to file a false instrument, and criminal tax fraud, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. The duo, who owned Top Notch Towing in Mahopac, became the target of an investigation after a complaint was received regarding the business bill…
Murders, Rapes Spike In NYC Despite Lower Overall Crime Rate Murders, Rapes Spike In NYC Despite Lower Overall Crime Rate
Murders, Rapes Spike In NYC Despite Lower Overall Crime Rate The NYPD has seen a spike in rapes and murders, though overall, crime in New York City is down from this time a year ago. Officials in Manhattan have touted the fact that overall, there is a lower crime rate, however, rapes and murders are on the rise through early March, according to the NYPD’s CompState report. The report found that in 2019, there have been 53 murders, up 29.3 percent from last year, when there were 41 in the same timeframe. The NYPD is also reporting 307 rapes, up from 254 in 2018, a 20.9 percent increase. Robberies, felony assault, burglary and grand larceny have all d…
Former Fairfield County YMCA Employee Charged With Stealing $190K, DA Says Former Fairfield County YMCA Employee Charged With Stealing $190K, DA Says
Former Fairfield County YMCA Employee Charged With Stealing $190K, DA Says A former employee at YMCA organizations in Westchester and Fairfield counties is facing charges for allegedly stealing nearly $200,000 from her employer, the District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday. Lee Ann Borg, a former employee of the Rye and Greenwich YMCA was arraigned on a charge of grand larceny following her arrest on Tuesday morning for allegedly stealing more than $190,000 using a YMCA corporate credit card. According to the indictment, Borg made personal purchases with her Rye YMCA corporate credit card. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said that…
House Guest, 20, Tracked Down After Stealing Son's Jeep In Darien, Police Say House Guest, 20, Tracked Down After Stealing Son's Jeep In Darien, Police Say
House Guest, 20, Tracked Down After Stealing Son's Jeep In Darien, Police Say A houseguest staying at his friend’s father’s home allegedly stole a Jeep in Darien, which was recovered in Massachusetts, police said. Investigators from the Darien Police Department were dispatched to a Sunswyck Road on Wednesday, Jan. 9, where there was a report of a stolen motor vehicle. According to police, the homeowner said that a friend of his son, Piscataway, New Jersey resident George Peele, 20, had stayed at the home the night before. Peele left the house earlier that morning after being picked up by a friend. Police said that at approximately 4 p.m. Jan. 9, the homeowner looked…
'Greenwich Psychic' Accused Of Scamming Woman Of Her Life Savings 'Greenwich Psychic' Accused Of Scamming Woman Of Her Life Savings
'Greenwich Psychic' Accused Of Scamming Woman Of Her Life Savings A fortune teller with customers from throughout Westchester and Fairfield has been charged for allegedly bilking a Bedford Hills woman out of her life savings by convincing her that she had been cursed in a past life as a "great" Egyptian miracle worker. After receiving and investigating a complaint from the woman, Bedford Police detectives arrested 44-year-old Janet Lee of Scarsdale, also known as "the Bedford Psychic" and the "Greenwich Psychic."  She was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a Class D felony. She was subsequently arraigned and released on her&…
Police Locate Teen Wanted On Active Warrant For Larceny In Greenwich Police Locate Teen Wanted On Active Warrant For Larceny In Greenwich
Police Locate Teen Wanted On Active Warrant For Larceny In Greenwich A teenager with an active warrant out for his arrest was busted by police who were in the middle of a traffic stop in Greenwich when he happened to be spotted as he walked by. Officers from the Greenwich Police Department conducted a traffic stop at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday night on West Putnam Avenue.  While they were interviewing the driver, one of the officers recognized a man walking eastbound on the sidewalk, who was wanted for grand larceny dating back to an investigation on Aug. 27. Brown was taken into custody when the officers confirmed there was an active warrant out fo…
Woman Behind Bars After Being Nabbed With Fake CT License At Bank Woman Behind Bars After Being Nabbed With Fake CT License At Bank
Woman Behind Bars After Being Nabbed With Fake CT License At Bank A Westchester woman was caught in the act by Chase Bank personnel attempting to obtain a temporary ATM card using another person’s account and a Connecticut driver’s license, police said. Officers from the Yorktown Police Department were dispatched to the Chase Bank branch on Lee Avenue shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, where there was a reported identity theft in progress, prompting an investigation. Police said that the bank employees notified the officers that they had been informed by a different bank branch earlier in the day that Mount Vernon resident Shaunta Dias, 46, h…