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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Wide-Ranging Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Region Man Charged With Wide-Ranging Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Region
Man Charged With Wide-Ranging Credit Card Fraud Scheme In Region A 30-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged wide-ranging fraud scheme using an area man's credit card.  The scheme came to light in Sullivan County on Wednesday, Jan. 18, when a Parksville resident, a hamlet of Liberty, reported that a fraudulent $296 charge had been made to his credit card at a Chenango County gas station in the Norwich area, said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of the Sullivan County. Sheriff's Office. Working with the Chenango County Sheriff, the Madison County Sheriff, and the New York State Police, deputies were able to identify a man driving a red …

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report
George Santos Lied In Court To Help 'Family Friend' Who Made Fraudulent Credit Cards: Report Embattled New York Congressman George Santos once lied in a Seattle courtroom to help a Brazilian man who admitted to making fraudulent credit cards, Politico reports.  While testifying under oath in King County Superior Court in Washington State in 2017, the now Republican lawmaker told the judge that the defendant, Gustavo Trelha, was an old family friend who knew his parents, and that he would help the man get an Airbnb while he was out on bail, according to the outlet. Related Report: 'I've Been A Terrible Liar,' George Santos Admits After He 'Got Away With It' In 2020 Santos, whose 3…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Region Know Him? Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Region
Know Him? Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Region Police asked the public for help identifying a man who is wanted for using stolen credit cards at multiple Northern Westchester stores. On Thursday, Nov. 10, a man used stolen credit cards to purchase items at various stores in Ossining, Cortlandt, and Peekskill, New York State Police reported on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Police said the items were valued at more than $1,173 in total. The man was wearing a "Blue Jays" baseball hat, a black Carhart zip-up jacket with tan "CARHART" lettering down the left sleeve, black sweatpants, and what are believed to be white and black Nike Air Max Plus …

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by Nicole Valinote