Poughkeepsie Woman Charged With Unlawfully Collecting Unemployment

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A 27-year-old Poughkeepsie woman faces grand larceny and other charges in connection with the theft of unemployment benefits, New York State Police said.

Poughkeepsie resident Heather C. Rogers faces grand larceny charges in connection with the theft of unemployment benefits, police said.
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Carol Reif

01/28/2016 3:00 p.m.

Heather C. Rogers was arrested Tuesday on charges of third-degree grand larceny; first-degree offering a false instrument for filing; and first-degree falsifying business records, all felonies, state police said.

Rogers is accused, police said, of collecting $6,000 in unemployment benefits in 2012 while she was gainfully employed.

She was arraigned in Pleasant Valley Justice Court and released on her own recognizance, police said.

She is due to appear in the Poughkeepsie Town Court on Tuesday.

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