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Contractor Steals $85K From Capital Region Business, Police Say Contractor Steals $85K From Capital Region Business, Police Say
Contractor Steals $85K From Capital Region Business, Police Say A contractor from the Hudson Valley is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a business in the region. In Columbia County, a man contacted the Hudson City Police Department in October 2023 saying that a substantial sum of money had been stolen from his company’s bank account. A closer look revealed that over $85,000 had been pilfered from his account between November 2022 and October 2023. On Saturday, Dec. 23, Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 39-year-old Ryan Winters, of Pine Plains in Dutchess County, in connection with the alleged theft. An investigation foun…
Capital Region Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank Capital Region Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank
Capital Region Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Forged Checks At Bank A 48-year-old man was captured after a months-long investigation into identity theft and larceny at a Fairfield County bank.  James Greco, of Wynantskill, New York, located in Rensselaer County, was charged on Tuesday, Nov. 21 on a warrant for the July incident at a Wilton bank. According to Lt. Anna Tornello, of the Wilton Police, Greco entered the bank and forged checks in the victim’s name, and then deposited the cash into other accounts. After an extensive investigation, and with the help of several other law enforcement agencies, Greco was identified as the suspect and …
Man Steals $3,500 From Veterans Organization In Clifton Park, Police Say Man Steals $3,500 From Veterans Organization In Clifton Park, Police Say
Man Steals $3,500 From Veterans Organization In Clifton Park, Police Say A 33-year-old man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a veterans organization in the region. Christopher Johnson, of Albany, was arrested Saturday, June 17, on suspicion of grand larceny and other charges following an investigation by New York State Police. According to troopers, the agency was contacted in May 2023 after funds were reportedly stolen from a bank account belonging to the American Legion Post 1450 in Clifton Park in Saratoga County. The non-profit organization lobbies for the interests of veterans and service members, including support for benefits like pensions…
Contractor Scammed Homeowner In Capital Region Out Of $23K, Police Say Contractor Scammed Homeowner In Capital Region Out Of $23K, Police Say
Contractor Scammed Homeowner In Capital Region Out Of $23K, Police Say A contractor is facing charges after allegedly scamming a homeowner in the region out of thousands of dollars. Rensselaer County resident Robert Thomas, age 35, of the town of Stephentown, was arrested Monday, May 22, on charges of grand larceny and forgery. According to State Police, a Schenectady County homeowner initially contacted troopers in July 2022 claiming to be the victim of a construction scam. The homeowner told troopers they had signed a work agreement with Thomas’ company, MZX Construction, in May 2021 and had paid him for renovation work that was to be completed. In April 2…
Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Clifton Park Business, Police Say Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Clifton Park Business, Police Say
Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Clifton Park Business, Police Say A man from the region is accused of trying to steal thousands of dollars from his former employer. Washington County resident William Jordan, age 57, of Salem, was arrested on multiple charges Saturday, May 6, according to New York State Police. Troopers said they were initially contacted in February 2023 by a business owner in Clifton Park in Saratoga County claiming that someone was trying to cash an unauthorized check from the company’s account. Investigators determined that Jordan, a former employee, allegedly stole the company check without permission and forged it for over $11,000 be…
Sheriff's Office Employee In Region Steals Over $68K To Feed Gambling Addiction, Police Say Sheriff's Office Employee In Region Steals Over $68K To Feed Gambling Addiction, Police Say
Sheriff's Office Employee In Region Steals Over $68K To Feed Gambling Addiction, Police Say A sheriff’s office employee in the region is facing criminal charges after allegedly embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the department. Albany County resident John Cox, age 60, of Colonie, was arrested for grand larceny and forgery, Sheriff Craig Apple announced at a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 21. He has since been suspended. Cox, who serves as the head budget analyst for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and runs the agency's business office, is accused of forging checks in Apple’s name and then depositing them into his personal bank accounts. BREAKING NEWS - Alban…
COVID-19: Capital Region Woman Distributed Forged Vaccine Cards On Facebook, Police Say COVID-19: Capital Region Woman Distributed Forged Vaccine Cards On Facebook, Police Say
Covid-19: Capital Region Woman Distributed Forged Vaccine Cards On Facebook, Police Say A New York woman is facing charges after allegedly distributing phony COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media, authorities said. Albany County resident Krystal Barton, age 36, of Cohoes, was arrested following an investigation by New York State Police. Troopers were first contacted on Tuesday, Oct. 25, with a report from the state Department of Health about forged vaccine record cards that were being distributed via Facebook. Investigators determined that Barton had provided a forged COVID-19 vaccine card to a healthcare facility in Albany in order to meet employment requirements, according…
Owner Of Clifton Park Company Forged 'Several' Contracts, Police Say Owner Of Clifton Park Company Forged 'Several' Contracts, Police Say
Owner Of Clifton Park Company Forged 'Several' Contracts, Police Say The owner of a Capital District solar business is facing charges after allegedly forging numerous contracts with another company, authorities said. Saratoga County resident Brian Stanley, age 41, of Halfmoon, was arrested Friday, Sept. 9, for four counts of forgery and two counts of possession of a forged instrument, all felonies. State Police began investigating in June 2022 after a Halfmoon business reported that several contracts containing forged signatures had been submitted by Stanley’s company, New York Renewable Energy, Engineering, and Recycling. Investigators determined that the…