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Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To NY Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To NY
Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To NY A key witness in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial who allegedly helped bury negative stories involving him has close ties to Westchester, including a university in the county from which he graduated.  Former media executive David Pecker, the former CEO of the National Enquirer's parent company, American Media, Inc., became the first witness to testify in Trump's criminal trial on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23,  The 72-year-old Pecker testified that he had used "catch and kill" tactics to buy rights to stories casting Trump in a negative light and then decl…
Town Bookkeeper In Region Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say Town Bookkeeper In Region Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say
Town Bookkeeper In Region Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say A town employee in the region is facing charges after allegedly attempting to give himself an unauthorized pay raise. Columbia County resident Donald Pierro, age 70, of Hillsdale, was arrested Friday, March 22, on suspicion of attempted grand larceny and related charges. Greene County Sheriff’s officials said a Town of Athens employee contacted the agency on Monday, March 18, reporting a possible theft by Pierro, the bookkeeper to Town Supervisor Michael Pirrone. An investigation found that Pierro altered town payroll records in an attempt to benefit himself, deputies said.  Official…
Suspect Nabbed For Stealing $33K Worth Of Phones In Region, Police Say Suspect Nabbed For Stealing $33K Worth Of Phones In Region, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed For Stealing $33K Worth Of Phones In Region, Police Say A 35-year-old man has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing $33,000 in cell phones. Tairon Pressley, of the Bronx, was arrested after an investigation into a highly organized retail theft of cellular phones, said Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police. He is accused of using stolen account information from cellular customers to steal Apple and Samsung smartphones from the Middletown Walmart on Route 211 on several dates in February and March, Nevel said.  Nevel said Pressley is accused of stealing over $33,000 worth of phones. He was apprehended by members…
Saugerties Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends Saugerties Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends
Saugerties Court Clerk Accused Of 'Fixing' Tickets For Friends A court clerk in the region has been charged with allegedly falsifying business records for "fixing" tickets for friends. Ulster County resident Haley Whalen, age 25, of Ulster Park, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 13 following an investigation by state police. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, an investigation revealed that Whalen, a court clerk with the Town of Saugerties Court, unofficially used her credentials to dismiss tickets on behalf of acquaintances. Whalen was charged with: Four counts of falsifying business records Four counts of tampering with pu…
Woman Nabbed After Posing As Law Firm Employee In Liberty, Police Say Woman Nabbed After Posing As Law Firm Employee In Liberty, Police Say
Woman Nabbed After Posing As Law Firm Employee In Liberty, Police Say A 41-year-old woman has been charged with grand larceny after allegedly posing as a law firm employee and collecting fees from potential clients. Tara Muller, of Milford, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Sullivan County on Friday, Jan. 19 in Liberty by New York State Police. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Muller was arrested after an investigation revealed that she was representing herself as an employee of a law firm in the Hudson Valley while collecting retainer fees and representation from potential clients. Muller was charged with: Unauthorized prac…
$189K Scheme: Employee From Region Defrauds Boss Over Year, Police Say $189K Scheme: Employee From Region Defrauds Boss Over Year, Police Say
$189K Scheme: Employee From Region Defrauds Boss Over Year, Police Say A Hudson Valley man faces grand larceny charges after allegedly defrauding his employer out of nearly $190,000 over the course of a year, police said.  Dutchess County resident Walter Alex Munoz, age 46, of Beacon, was arrested on Monday, June 12 after allegedly stealing $189,000 from his Putnam County employer over a year-long period, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  The arrest stemmed from a complaint from a Philipstown business owner made to the Sheriff's Office on Thursday, June 1, in which he told authorities that he had noticed transaction anomalies in …
New Details - 34 Felonies: Trump Fraudulently Falsified Damaging Info To Influence Voters: DA New Details - 34 Felonies: Trump Fraudulently Falsified Damaging Info To Influence Voters: DA
New Details - 34 Felonies: Trump Fraudulently Falsified Damaging Info To Influence Voters: DA Former President Donald Trump repeatedly falsified business records in order to hide damaging information about himself and influence voters in the 2016 election, New York prosecutors allege. The 76-year-old Trump, who was twice impeached as president, was formally arraigned in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 4, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. The People of the State of New York vs. Donald J. Trump: Click here to read the 13-page unsealed indictment from the Manhattan DA's Office Tuesday’s arraignment came more than a we…
New Details - Indictment Unsealed,  34 Felonies: The People Of NY Vs. Donald J. Trump New Details - Indictment Unsealed,  34 Felonies: The People Of NY Vs. Donald J. Trump
New Details - Indictment Unsealed, 34 Felonies: The People Of NY Vs. Donald J. Trump This story has been updated. Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records at his arraignment in Manhattan Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon, April 4. The 76-year-old Trump, who was twice impeached as president, surrendered just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday’s arraignment came more than a week after a grand jury voted to indict Trump following an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office. The case centers around a $130,000 hush money payment that Trump allegedly made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to conceal an affa…
Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment
Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment This story has been updated. A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump amid allegations that he falsified business records leading up to the 2016 election, marking the first time in history that a former president has been criminally charged, the New York Times reports.  Trump’s attorney, Susan Necheles, confirmed the indictment to CBS News. The specific charge or charges, which are being brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, had not been made public as of 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The New York Times is reporting the sealed indictment in…
Employee Embezzled Money, Stole Items From Business In Region, Police Say Employee Embezzled Money, Stole Items From Business In Region, Police Say
Employee Embezzled Money, Stole Items From Business In Region, Police Say A 64-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly embezzling money and stealing items from a business in the region, authorities said. Saratoga County resident Sandra Berliner, of Malta, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 21 on multiple counts of grand larceny and falsifying business records, according to State Police. Troopers began investigating after a business located in Wappinger Falls in Dutchess County contacted police saying a previous employee had stolen money and items from the company. An investigation found that Berliner, who worked for the company for five years beginning in Augu…
Nursing Home Employees In Region Stole Drugs, Falsified Records, Police Say Nursing Home Employees In Region Stole Drugs, Falsified Records, Police Say
Nursing Home Employees In Region Stole Drugs, Falsified Records, Police Say Two employees at a nursing home in the region are facing charges after allegedly stealing drugs from the facility and then falsifying business records to cover their tracks, authorities said. The thefts occurred in Columbia County at the Livingston Hills Nursing Home in Livingston, according to State Police. Investigators determined that 39-year-old Lauren Emery, of Hudson, and 47-year-old Alison Steedle, of Clinton in Oneida County, falsified and forged business records in an attempt to conceal their theft of narcotics, police said. Both women were arrested Thursday, Dec. 8, on multiple c…
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing Nearly $715K From Area Business Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing Nearly $715K From Area Business
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing Nearly $715K From Area Business A former bookkeeper at a business in the Hudson Valley has been accused of stealing almost $715,000 over the past two and a half years. Dutchess County District Attorney, William V. Grady announced on Wednesday, Dec. 7 a 1,330-count indictment charging the ex-employee at the Fishkill Auto Body Shop in Fishkill, Suzanne Whitman, age 55, of Poughkeepsie. “The success of any business, large or small, depends on the integrity of those who are given the responsibility for financial oversight," Grady said. "The evidence in this case will show that the defen…
Dock Master In Region Accused Of Falsifying Business Records, Insurance Fraud Dock Master In Region Accused Of Falsifying Business Records, Insurance Fraud
Dock Master In Region Accused Of Falsifying Business Records, Insurance Fraud A dock master at a yacht club in the region is facing charges after allegedly falsifying business records. Derek Sutherland, age 49, of Broadalbin in Fulton County, was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 30, following an investigation by State Police. Troopers were contacted in October 2022 by a representative of the Schenectady Yacht Club, located in Clifton Park in Saratoga County, where Sutherland was working as a dock master. Investigators determined that Sutherland forged multiple invoices bearing company letterhead, falsely documenting hours he had not worked. He also submitted the invoices …
NY Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says NY Nursing Home Employee Sexually Assaulted Resident, Boss Covered Up Crime, DA Says
NY 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…
Man, Woman From Area Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash Man, Woman From Area Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash
Man, Woman From Area Charged After Missing 14-Year-Old Killed In Crash A man and a woman from a behavioral institute for young adults and children have been charged in connection with a crash that killed a missing 14-year-old boy. The crash took place in Columbia County on Friday, Sept. 23 in Clermont on Route 9. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, Romelo Cruze was killed after being hit by a vehicle. While the State Police were investigating the fatal crash, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in in Dutchess County, located in Red Hook, reported that Cruze, a resident of their facility, was missing, Hicks said. Hicks said two staff members responsible for Cruze …
Ex-Cop Who Also Worked As Teacher In Ulster County Accused Of Stealing More Than $157K From NY Ex-Cop Who Also Worked As Teacher In Ulster County Accused Of Stealing More Than $157K From NY
Ex-Cop Who Also Worked As Teacher In Ulster County Accused Of Stealing More Than $157K From NY A retired Westchester County police officer and a former BOCES criminal justice instructor has been charged with allegedly swindling the state and local retirement system out of more than $157,000. Anthony Sciacca, age 67, of Poughkeepsie, was charged Thursday, July 14, by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg, and the state police. After retiring from the Westchester Police Department in 2005, Sciacca became an instructor at Ulster County BOCES teaching criminal justice and earning a salary of over $70,000, DiNapoli said. As a state retiree u…
Ex-Controller Accused Of Stealing $340,000 From Company In Region Ex-Controller Accused Of Stealing $340,000 From Company In Region
Ex-Controller Accused Of Stealing $340,000 From Company In Region 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…
Worker At Area Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, Police Say Worker At Area Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, Police Say
Worker At Area Home Depot Nabbed For Fraud, Police Say A 45-year-old woman is accused of making fraudulent transactions valued at more than $1,200 while working at a Hudson Valley Home Depot. Orange County resident Nikeisha Grant, of Washingtonville, was arrested at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, for first-degree falsifying business records and fourth-degree grand larceny, according to New York State Police. Authorities reported that when Grant worked at an Orange County Home Depot, located in Monroe, Asset Protection realized she was making fraudulent transactions for an individual in March and May. State Police said Grant would void previ…
Landscaper In Area Admits To Wage Theft, Faking Business Records Landscaper In Area Admits To Wage Theft, Faking Business Records
Landscaper In Area Admits To Wage Theft, Faking Business Records A Hudson Valley landscaper has pleaded guility to failing to pay his workers the prevailing wage and then faking paperwork to cover up the crime. Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy announced Thursday, Aug. 26, that Joseph Fregosi, of Fregosi Landscaping Inc., pled guilty to perjury and his corporation pled guilty to falsifying business records and failure to pay prevailing wages. During the summer and fall of 2020, Fregosi Landscaping Inc. was a subcontractor on a project at the Putnam County Golf Course.  The Putnam County District Attorney’s Office received a com…
BOCES Union President From Area Accused Of Misappropriating Funds BOCES Union President From Area Accused Of Misappropriating Funds
Boces Union President From Area Accused Of Misappropriating Funds The union president for Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educations Services (BOCES) was charged with felonies after allegedly misappropriating over $150,000 from BOCES' Faculty Association.  According to state police, 51-year-old James G. Fitzmaurice, of Poughkeepsie, who served as the union's president since 2017, was charged with second-degree grand larceny, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years, and first-degree falsifying business records, for which he could face a maximum prison sentence of four years.  Fitzmaurice was released and will appear in the town o…
Woman Wanted For Impersonating Another Person In Hudson Valley, State Police Say Woman Wanted For Impersonating Another Person In Hudson Valley, State Police Say
Woman Wanted For Impersonating Another Person In Hudson Valley, State Police Say An alert has been issued for a wanted woman who allegedly tried to pull a fast one on state police troopers in the Hudson Valley to avoid paying for tickets. New York State Police investigators in Poughkeepsie issued an alert for 31-year-old Elizabeth Roman, who was arrested on multiple charges after attempting to impersonate another person to avoid tickets. Specifically, Roman was charged with falsifying business records, criminal impersonation, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Roman is wanted by State Police and the Town of Lagrange Court following her arrest for i…
Hudson Valley Woman Wanted For Criminal Impersonation Hudson Valley Woman Wanted For Criminal Impersonation
Hudson Valley Woman Wanted For Criminal Impersonation An alert has been issued for a wanted woman who tried to pull a fast one on police to avoid paying for tickets. New York State Police investigators in Poughkeepsie issued an alert for 29-year-old Elizabeth Roman, who was arrested on multiple charges after attempting to impersonate another person to avoid tickets. Specifically, Roman was charged with falsifying business records, criminal impersonation, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Roman is wanted by State Police and the Town of Lagrange Court following her arrest for impersonating another person in order to avoid …
Man Accused Of Selling Items Stolen From Partner's Family, State Police Say Man Accused Of Selling Items Stolen From Partner's Family, State Police Say
Man Accused Of Selling Items Stolen From Partner's Family, State Police Say Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators in Brewster issued an alert for a man wanted for multiple charges following his arrest five years ago. Derek Maurice is wanted by the New York State Police and Town of Southeast Court after being charged with first-degree falsifying business records, criminal possession of stolen property, and bail jumping. According to police, Maurice was arrested in 2015 following an investigation that determined Maurice allegedly stole property from his domestic partner's family and sold it to a pawn shop. Maurice was last known to reside in the to…
Police: Local Man Caught Selling Car That Didn't Belong To Him May Be Linked To Other Incidents Police: Local Man Caught Selling Car That Didn't Belong To Him May Be Linked To Other Incidents
Police: Local Man Caught Selling Car That Didn't Belong To Him May Be Linked To Other Incidents A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly selling a vehicle that didn't belong to him and police believe he may be involved in other incidents. Dutchess County resident Scott C. Daniele, of Stanford, was arrested on Wednesday, April 15, by the New York State Police for grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and falsifying business records, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The incident came to light on Saturday, April 4, when state police were contacted by a victim that reported paying Daniele $1,500 for a 2006 Black Mazda listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, Hicks said. An…