$43K Stolen By Treasurer Of Hudson Valley Lacrosse Club, State Police Say

A Hudson Valley man who volunteered as a treasurer for a youth lacrosse development club has been charged with stealing more than $43,000 from the organization which is now closed.

Kathy Reakes

06/28/2023 3:30 p.m.

Dutchess County resident Robert R. Dichiara, age 65, of LaGrange, was arrested on Monday, June 26 by New York State Police.

According to Trooper AJ Hicks, an investigation into the missing funds was initiated after the department received a complaint of missing monies from the Arlington Lacrosse Developmental Club.

The investigation, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined that Dichiara stole the money while designated as the treasurer of the organization, Hicks said.

Dichiara was charged with grand larceny and a scheme to defraud. He was released under the supervision of the Dutchess County Probation Office.

He is scheduled to reappear before the court on Tuesday, July 18.

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