Spring Valley Man Convicted In Identity Theft Scam Spring Valley Man Convicted In Identity Theft Scam
Spring Valley Man Convicted In Identity Theft Scam A 31-year-old man has been convicted of four counts of identity theft after being caught with a fraudulent driver's license and three fake credit cards. Nicos Dinkins of Spring Valley was found guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 6, by a jury of the fours counts of possession of a forged instrument, said Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece. Dinkins was charged in connection with the possession of a fake New York State driver's license featuring his photo, but printed with the name “William Cooper," the DA's Office said. He was also found with three credit cards in th…
Man Gives Fake ID After Shoplifting At Mall, Police Say Man Gives Fake ID After Shoplifting At Mall, Police Say
Man Gives Fake ID After Shoplifting At Mall, Police Say A 25-year-old man who gave officers a fake name after shoplifting has been charged, police say. Officers with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department say they received a larceny complaint at J.C. Penney in Galleria Mall (2001 South Road) on Friday, June 28. Further investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Dominique Hobbs, 25, of Newburgh, had fled the business on foot after stealing clothing, police say. Officers canvassed the area and located Hobbs. He was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, police say. After processing, police say they determined that Hobbs h…
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For 'Clever' Fake Check Scam Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For 'Clever' Fake Check Scam
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For 'Clever' Fake Check Scam Residents in the area are being warned about a new phony check scam that has been making the rounds in the region. There are several variations to the scam, officials said, but the most common involves a resident receiving notice that they won a “sweepstakes” with a faux check or first installment. Other versions involve letters from allegedly foreign countries that require the deposit of cash into a bank account for safekeeping, while others offer “too good to be true” or “work at home” proposals. Authorities said that, “the checks look real, and might have the names of real companies on t…
Year-Long Investigation Leads To Auto Theft Charge For Area Man Year-Long Investigation Leads To Auto Theft Charge For Area Man
Year-Long Investigation Leads To Auto Theft Charge For Area Man A Pleasant Valley man was arrested for alleged auto theft following a yearlong investigation into the incident. Matthew R. Mcclay, 22, was charged Friday, June 14, in connection with the incident that allegedly took place in April 2018, said Rhinebeck Police Sgt. Peter Dunn. Mcclay was charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, forgery of a vehicle ID number, auto stripping and unauthorized use of a vehicle, Dunn said. He was arraigned and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail on $1,500 cash bail. Mcclay is scheduled to appear in court on July 10.
Police: Couple Working As Caretakers Accused Of Stealing More Than $50K From Rhinebeck Victims Police: Couple Working As Caretakers Accused Of Stealing More Than $50K From Rhinebeck Victims
Police: Couple Working As Caretakers Accused Of Stealing More Than $50K From Rhinebeck Victims A couple working as caretakers has been charged after police say they stole more than $50,000 from victims in Rhinebeck. New York State Police say that Shelby Blanchard, 32, and Alan Blanchard, 35, both of Red Hook, were allegedly employed by the victims in a caretaking capacity and used their positions to gain access to their personal and financial accounts. Over the course of two years, the Blanchards stole more than $50,000 using bank/credit cards, personal checks and ATM withdrawals from the victims’ accounts, according to police. New York State Police from the Rhinebeck barracks arres…
Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run
Wanted: Stolen Car/ID Theft Suspect On The Run Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Brewster are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted in Putnam County who was busted with stolen credit cards while allegedly driving while impaired in a stolen vehicle. Investigators released an alert regarding 27-year-old Earl Allen, who is wanted by New York State Police and the Town of Southeast Court on charges of criminal possession of stolen property, identity theft, possession of forged instruments, obstruction, resisting arrest, DWAI by drugs and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. …
Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop
Three Face Drug Possession Charges After Palisades Parkway Stop Three people are facing charges after a traffic stop near the Palisades Parkway led to the discovery of drugs, police say. New York State Police in Haverstraw conducted a traffic stop on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Orangeburg on Thursday, March 14. Further investigation led to the discovery of crack cocaine, Xanax, Ketamine and marijuana in the vehicle, police said. Kayli Beierle, 20, of New Foundland, Pennsylvania; Alexis Cantirino, 19, of Greentown, Pennsylvania; and Anthony Echevarria, 22, of New York, were arrested and charged with: Third-degree criminal possession …
Wanted: Man Known To Use Fake Aliases, Fraudulent Credit Cards In Area Wanted: Man Known To Use Fake Aliases, Fraudulent Credit Cards In Area
Wanted: Man Known To Use Fake Aliases, Fraudulent Credit Cards In Area State police are seeking the public’s assistance as they continue the hunt for a man wanted for making numerous fraudulent credit card charges at a local hardware store. The New York State Police issued an alert on Wednesday regarding the whereabouts of Rhinebeck resident Robert Bari, who is wanted for charges of grand larceny and forgery following his arrest in 2016. Police said that Bari was arrested for making numerous fraudulent credit card charges at a Dutchess County hardware store, and later failed to appear in court, prompting the Dutchess County Court to issue an alert for his arre…
Teen Nabbed For Using Counterfeit Bills To Buy Apple Watch In Pleasant Valley Teen Nabbed For Using Counterfeit Bills To Buy Apple Watch In Pleasant Valley
Teen Nabbed For Using Counterfeit Bills To Buy Apple Watch In Pleasant Valley An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase an Apple Watch in Pleasant Valley, police say. The arrest came Monday, Feb. 11 after the incident occurred last fall. State Troopers responded to a report of a fraudulent purchase that was made using counterfeit money in November of 2018. The victim tried to sell an Apple Watch to the subject, who allegedly completed the transaction using counterfeit $100 and $20 U.S. currency bills. Further investigation using a possible first name of the subject led to the teen’s identification and arrest. The suspect was cha…
Wanted Rockland Woman Nabbed In New Jersey Wanted Rockland Woman Nabbed In New Jersey
Wanted Rockland Woman Nabbed In New Jersey A repeat offender wanted in Rockland was captured by authorities in New Jersey. Catherine Beltempo, 34, was wanted on charges that include larceny- and forgery-related offenses at the Suffern Walmart, Ramapo police said. Beltempo, who has had several recent addresses, including in Airmont, has a lengthy adult criminal history, records show. She was being held on a fugitive warrant Thursday in the Bergen County Jail pending an extradition hearing.
Man Says Stepmother Stole His Northern Westchester Home Through Forged Signature Man Says Stepmother Stole His Northern Westchester Home Through Forged Signature
Man Says Stepmother Stole His Northern Westchester Home Through Forged Signature A man claims his stepmother stole his Northern Westchester house by forging his signature and using an invalid notary stamp on a new deed. Peter Parraglia told the WNBC News 4 I-Team that in October, his stepmother, Barbara Kessman-Parraglia had the deed transferred to her name for $10. The only problem, he said, is that he never signed over his Katonah home, where he lives with his wife and two children, the news channel reported. Another twist to the plot is that the notary public who certified the transaction was listed as Parraglia's father, Patrick Edward Parraglia. When I-Team …
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say
Duo, Including Westchester Man, Caught With 30 Pounds Of Pot In Traffic Stop, Police Say Two men, one from Westchester County, were arrested and face multiple charges after police allegedly discovered approximately 30 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in Orange County. Marlon D. Moore, 38, of the Bronx, was driving with passenger Carey R. Nelson, 39, of Mount Vernon when State Police conducted a traffic stop on I-87 in the town of Woodbury around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19. During the interview with Moore, police established probable cause to conduct a search. Police then discovered approximately 30 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and took both men into custody. M…