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PA Man Steals $50K+ From 'Elderly, Care-Dependent Relatives,' Police Say
A 21-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing over $50,000 from "his elderly, care-dependent relatives," police said in a release on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Joshua Wood of Cleona was taken into custody by the Pennsylvania State Police on a warrant out of the Derry Township Police Department at approximately 11:57 a.m. on Nov. 7, as detailed in the release.
Wood is accused of using his "elderly relatives' bank accounts" to fraudulently take money for himself, the police explained.
"He utilized credit cards, forged checks, and unauthorized access to their bank…
'Vicious' Stabber Sentenced For Killing Long Island Uncle
A Long Island man who stabbed his uncle over a dozen times and stole nearly $2,000 from him will now spend at least 25 years behind bars, authorities announced.
On Monday, Nov. 6, 44-year-old David Cahoon of Dix Hills received his sentence of 25 years to life for the brutal December 2018 stabbing, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Earlier Report - Gruesome Stabbing: Dix Hills Man Killed Uncle, Jury Finds
David had been convicted by a jury in June 2023 of killing his uncle, William Cahoon, who was 70.
On January 4, 2019, William’s body was found after concer…
Former PA Hospital Director Embezzled $600K From Charity Account: DA
An ex-Doylestown Hospital director is accused of siphoning over $600,000 from a corporate account filled with charitable donations, according to prosecutors.
Norma Galagarza, 68, of Chalfont, is charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, forgery, and related counts, said the Bucks District Attorney's Office.
As the hospital's Director of Medical Staff, authorities said Galagarza was responsible for managing the Charitable Fund, an employee benevolent program financed through donations.
Hospital administrators contacted police in January 20…
Duo Serves Phony Eviction Notice To Tenant Of Long Island Apartment, Police Say
Two property managers are facing charges for allegedly serving a Long Island resident a forged eviction notice.
Grace Rossi, age 52, and Cheryl Florie, age 43, both of Centereach, were arrested Friday, Oct. 13, on suspicion of forgery and related charges, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies began investigating after the victim contacted the agency saying a 14-day eviction notice that appeared to be fake had been posted on the door of their Centereach apartment.
An investigation confirmed that there was no eviction case against the tenant and the document was forged, …
