Dutchess County resident Robert R. Dichiara, age 65, of LaGrange, was arrested on Monday, June 26 by New York State Police.
According to Trooper AJ Hicks, an investigation into the missing funds was initiated after the department received a complaint of missing monies from the Arlington Lacrosse Developmental Club.
The investigation, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation determined that Dichiara stole the money while designated as the treasurer of the organization, Hicks said.
Dichiara was charged with grand larceny and a scheme to defraud. He was released under the supervision of the Dutchess County Probation Office.
He is scheduled to reappear before the court on Tuesday, July 18.
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