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Ex-Fire Department Treasurer Steals $30K Of Long Island Government Funds, DA Says
A former fire department treasurer from Long Island is accused of using the department’s debit cards for personal use, withdrawing cash from out-of-state casinos.
Richard Bopp, age 45, of Malverne, faced his charges on Thursday, Feb. 8, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Bopp served as Chief of the Malverne Fire Department from 2019 to 2021; then, starting in April 2021, he became the department’s treasurer.
According to the DA’s Office, From July 2021 to May 2023, Bopp wrote and cashed five checks from the department to himself, totaling about $5,000.
He also is alleged t…
LI Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says
A former employee at a New York nursing home accused of sexually assaulting a resident had multiple complaints against him, yet his boss actively worked to conceal his abuse, prosecutors allege.
The assault occurred at Long Island’s Fulton Commons Care Center, located in East Meadow, according to an indictment announced by Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Prosecutors said Daniel Persaud, a former licensed practical nurse at Fulton Commons, sexually assaulted a female resident in the fall of 2020.
According to the indictment, the facility’s director of nursing, Carol F…
Former Long Island Bookkeeper Accused Of Embezzling $120K From Trade Union
A former Long Island bookkeeper has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $120,000 from a local trade union.
Jennifer Jira, age 40, of Westbury, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 18, and charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly.
Jira pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance. If convicted on the top charge, she faces. up to 15 years in prison.
“Slowly, over a period of years, the defendant allegedly leveraged her access to Local 713’s financial accounts to siphon more than $120,000 from its co…
Ex-Controller Accused Of Stealing $340,000 From NY Company
A former controller has been charged for stealing more than $340,000 from a company in Northern Westchester, authorities announced.
ToniAnn Rosado, who worked for CR Wallauer & Company in North Castle, was indicted for stealing more than $340,000 from the paint supply company between 2017 and 2019, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah said late Wednesday morning, June 29.
Rosado, 5age 1, of Orlando, Florida, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for second-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records, both felonies, Roca…
Long Island Woman, 20, Nabbed For Stealing More Than $300K From Employer, Police Say
A Long Island woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the business where she worked as an assistant manager.
Maria Pineda, age 20, of Hempstead, was arrested on Sunday, Feb. 21, for grand larceny that took place from Jan. 1, 2020 through Feb. 21, 2020, at John's Farm in Plainview, Nassau County Police said.
According to Robbery Squad detectives, an employee of John’s Farm, located at 601 Old Country Road, noticed a discrepancy in cash received and the daily cash receipts totals.
The employee reviewed company records and became aware of vo…
Woman Accused Of Stealing Funds From Long Island Law Firm
A longtime employee at a Long Island law firm is facing charges for allegedly stealing from her employer multiple times over the course of nearly two years.
Oceanside resident Cami Turchin, 49, was arrested shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and charged with multiple counts of falsifying business records and grand larceny, Nassau County Police said.
According to investigators, between March 24, 2017, and Feb. 8 last year, Turchin stole funds from Chesney, Nicholas & Brower in Syosset for her own personal use.
Once her employers discovered Turchin’s alleged misappropriation o…
LI Steakhouse Butcher Manager Rips Off $250K From Register Over Four Years, Police Say
A 61-year-old man was arrested for grand larceny after allegedly stealing some $250,000 from an area steakhouse.
Anthony Callari, of Deer Park, was arrested at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 7 and charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, the Nassau County Police said.
According to detectives, the larceny occurred when Callari, who worked as the butcher manager for Bryant and Cooper Steakhouse in Roslyn, removed money from the cash register without permission, police said.
Callari allegedly pulled off the thefts, which took place between Jan. 2016 to April 2, by voiding fraudule…
Former LI Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department
A former Manhasset-Lakeville fire captain has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from a bank account used by the department.
Alex November, 30, of Glen Cove, was arrested on Thursday, June 20 and charged with grand larceny, 12 counts of falsifying business records, and official misconduct, said the Nassau County District Attorney's Office.
“This defendant allegedly stole more than $10,000 from a Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department bank account and used that money for personal expenses,” District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “Volunteer fire departments provide lifesavin…
Ex-Hempstead Village Trustee Admits To Receiving Bribes, Extorting Business Owners
A former Hempstead Village Trustee has admitted to extorting business owners, accepting bribes, submitting false paystubs to obtain a mortgage and ticket fixing, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced.
Perry Pettus, 63, was in Nassau County Court on Thursday, June 13, to plead guilty to the corruption charges, which accused him of using his position and power for personal gain.
In all, Pettus pleaded guilty to:
Two counts of Bribe receiving;
Five counts of grand larceny;
Attempted grand larceny;
Two counts of tampering with public records;
Falsifying business records;
T…
