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Athens Town Bookkeeper Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say Athens Town Bookkeeper Tried Giving Himself Pay Raise, Police Say
Athens Town Bookkeeper 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…
Man Nabbed Attempting To Rip Off Greenvale Resident As Roofer Man Nabbed Attempting To Rip Off Greenvale Resident As Roofer
Man Nabbed Attempting To Rip Off Greenvale Resident As Roofer A man was arrested after allegedly posing as a roofer and demanding some $20,000 from an elderly Long Island man. Terry McDonagh, age 29, of Keansburg, New Jersey, was apprehended on Monday, Feb. 5 by Nassau County detective after approaching the man in Greenvale.  According to detectives, an unknown man knocked on a Maple Street home and notified the owner that his roof was leaking. The man asked the 82-year-old victim, to come outside to see the problem.  The victim went outside and saw a second man place a ladder against the house and go to the roof. While …
Men Punch, Choke Couple During North Long Beach Motel Robbery: Police Men Punch, Choke Couple During North Long Beach Motel Robbery: Police
Men Punch, Choke Couple During North Long Beach Motel Robbery: Police Two Long Island men were arrested after they robbed a couple in their motel room, threatening to kill a woman if the other victim didn’t give them money. It happened on Thursday, Jan. 11 in North Long Beach, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5:30 a.m., 32-year-old Ishmel Owens and 28-year-old Kylil Freeman, both of Freeport, were allegedly invited into the motel room of a couple in North Long Beach, the address of which was not released by authorities. Once inside, Owens began to punch the male victim in the chest multiple times as he lay in the motel room bed. At th…
Prop Movie Money Used By Mechanicville Woman To Steal Car, Police Say Prop Movie Money Used By Mechanicville Woman To Steal Car, Police Say
Prop Movie Money Used By Mechanicville Woman To Steal Car, Police Say A woman from the region is accused of pulling a fast one on a car seller by using counterfeit money to steal their vehicle. State Police in Rensselaer County said troopers were first contacted in July 2023 by a Troy resident claiming that a woman had tried to purchase their car using fraudulent money. The woman allegedly gave the victim multiple counterfeit bills in exchange for a car that had been listed on Facebook Marketplace. Fortunately, the victim realized the money was fake and refused to go through with the transaction. Weeks later, troopers in Warren County received a complaint f…
PayPal Scam Defrauds Over $40K From Manhasset Woman: Police PayPal Scam Defrauds Over $40K From Manhasset Woman: Police
PayPal Scam Defrauds Over $40K From Manhasset Woman: Police A Long Island woman lost tens of thousands in a scam involving a fake PayPal scam and US government agents, police said. On Thursday, July 13, a Manhasset woman received an email from what she believed was PayPal, according to Nassau County Police. The email claimed the woman had a fraudulent payment on her PayPal account, and gave her a number to call. When she called the false PayPal number, they told her that she owed $39,000. She was told to withdraw the money and that a representative from the US Department of Justice would come to her home to pick it up. The victim complied an…
Rockland County Man Nabbed Using Fake ID To Cash $60K Check At Stony Point Bank, Police Say Rockland County Man Nabbed Using Fake ID To Cash $60K Check At Stony Point Bank, Police Say
Rockland County Man Nabbed Using Fake ID To Cash $60K Check At Stony Point Bank, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with attempted grand larceny after allegedly trying to cash a $60,000 check with a forged driver's license. The incident took place in Rockland County on Wednesday, July 5 at the TD Bank in Stony Point at 82 S. Liberty St. According to Lt. Greg Becker of the Stony Point Police, Jeremy Pierre, age 23, of New City, was charged with the crime following an investigation that found the driver's license was a fake. He was charged with attempted grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument and released with an appearance ticket as per …
Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Clifton Park Business, Police Say Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Clifton Park Business, Police Say
Ex-Employee Tries Stealing $11,000 From Clifton Park Business, Police Say A man from the region is accused of trying to steal thousands of dollars from his former employer. Washington County resident William Jordan, age 57, of Salem, was arrested on multiple charges Saturday, May 6, according to New York State Police. Troopers said they were initially contacted in February 2023 by a business owner in Clifton Park in Saratoga County claiming that someone was trying to cash an unauthorized check from the company’s account. Investigators determined that Jordan, a former employee, allegedly stole the company check without permission and forged it for over $11,000 be…
‘Cold-Blooded' Killer Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Aquebogue Mechanic ‘Cold-Blooded' Killer Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Aquebogue Mechanic
‘Cold-Blooded' Killer Sentenced For Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Aquebogue Mechanic Nearly three years after a 69-year-old engine mechanic was found shot to death inside his Long Island home, his killer is heading to prison for decades. Donatila O’Mahony, age 43, of Central Islip, was sentenced to 25 years to life behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, March 2. It followed her jury conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of Lee Pedersen in March 2020. Earlier Report: 'Motivated By Greed': Woman Convicted In Murder, Attempted Home Theft Of Aquebogue Mechanic According to prosecutors, Pedersen was found dead inside his Aquebogue home on March 8, 2…
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Roslyn Heights Home, Police Say Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Roslyn Heights Home, Police Say
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Roslyn Heights Home, Police Say Three would-be car thieves are facing charges after allegedly trying, and failing, to steal a vehicle from an affluent Long Island neighborhood. The incident occurred at around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Roslyn Heights at a home on Field Lane, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the suspects pulled up to the victim's home in a Pontiac G6 before walking up to a BMW that was parked in a driveway. They then entered the vehicle and attempted to start it, but were unsuccessful, police said. The suspects managed to take a black Canada Goose jacket from the BMW before fleein…
Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Colonie Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Colonie
Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Colonie An accused serial scammer is behind bars thanks to a savvy would-be victim in the Capital District. Colonie Police said the elderly woman called 911 Wednesday morning, June 22, saying she had received a phone call that she believed to be a scam. She told police a man had called claiming to be an attorney for her granddaughter and said he needed bail money to get her out of jail. At one point, the man even put a woman on the phone who pretended to be the victim’s granddaughter, police said. The suspects reportedly told the woman they would send a courier to her home to retrieve the money.…
Duo Nabbed For Scam Involving Fake Hudson Valley Fatal DWI Crash, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Scam Involving Fake Hudson Valley Fatal DWI Crash, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Scam Involving Fake Hudson Valley Fatal DWI Crash, Police Say Two women have been arrested in an alleged scam attempt in which they alleged that the victim's relative had been arrested for a fatal DWI crash and needed bail money. Elizabeth Taveras, age 29, and Sade Rosario, age 29, both of New York City, were arrested by the Dutchess County's Sheriff's Office on Friday, Jan. 28, in connection with the scam of an area resident. According to Captain John Watterson, of the Sheriff's Office, the women, posing as a legal team, called a local resident and informed them that a relative was a suspect in a DWI-related fatal crash and that they w…
Man Attempted To Scam Nassau County Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say Man Attempted To Scam Nassau County Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say
Man Attempted To Scam Nassau County Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to scam a woman out of thousands of dollars. Joshua Estrella Gomez, age 28, of Mineola, was arrested by Nassau County Police on Thursday, Jan. 20 for the incident which took place in Seaford. According to the detectives, a 73-year-old woman was contacted by an unknown man who was claiming to be her grandson, he stated that he was in jail and that she needed to contact his lawyer.  The victim received a second call from an unknown man saying he was her grandsons’ lawyer and he needed $8,000 to post his bail, police said.…
Man Sentenced For Stealing $103,050 From Woman In Area Man Sentenced For Stealing $103,050 From Woman In Area
Man Sentenced For Stealing $103,050 From Woman In Area A career criminal from Long Island who was busted by undercover police officers after scamming an 85-year-old Hudson Valley woman out of more than $100,000 has been sentenced after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges, the Putnam County District Attorney’s Office announced. Suffolk County resident James Mcinerney, of Coram, was convicted following a jury trial of second-degree grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, and resisting arrest following a months-long scheme that saw him bilk a Cold Spring woman out of tens of thousands of dollars. On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Putnam County Distri…
Westchester Man Arranged Meeting To Try To Collect Thousands From Scam Victim, Police Say Westchester Man Arranged Meeting To Try To Collect Thousands From Scam Victim, Police Say
Westchester Man Arranged Meeting To Try To Collect Thousands From Scam Victim, Police Say A Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly attempting to steal thousands of dollars from a Long Island resident as part of an “elder scam” that was intercepted by investigators, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that an 82-year-old victim was contacted over the phone over the weekend by a stranger who claimed to know who scammed him in the past, and he would provide the information if he was paid thousands of dollars. According to police, detectives launched an undercover operation on Sunday, June 27, and communicated with the suspect, 21-year-old Milyone Clariot, of …
Long Island Man Tried To Scam Out-Of-State Woman, Police Say Long Island Man Tried To Scam Out-Of-State Woman, Police Say
Long Island Man Tried To Scam Out-Of-State Woman, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly attempting to scam an out-of-state woman by telling her that her grandson had been arrested and she needed to send money for his bail. Anderson Espinal-Corona, age 28, of Copiague was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 8, after being caught attempting to retrieve the money, said the Suffolk County Police. According to police, an 80-year-old North Carolina woman received a call on Wednesday, Jan. 6 from a person claiming to be her grandson.  The caller stated he was arrested for DWI following a motor vehicle crash that injured another person. The caller…
Savvy Long Island Couple Reports Scammers To Police, Two Under Arrest Savvy Long Island Couple Reports Scammers To Police, Two Under Arrest
Savvy Long Island Couple Reports Scammers To Police, Two Under Arrest A savvy couple was able to thwart a pair of scammers after they called claiming the Long Island couple's granddaughter had been arrested. The incident took place around noon, Wednesday, Dec. 2, when the North Sea would-be victims received the call from an individual claiming their granddaughter had been arrested and was being held in New York City, said Lt. Susan Ralph of the Southampton Police.  The scammer requested $15,000 for bail and said they would send a courier to retrieve the cash from the local couple, Ralph said.  After conversing with his wife, the coup…
Man Attempted To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say Man Attempted To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say
Man Attempted To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say A 31-year-old man was arrested on Long Island for allegedly attempting to pull an "elder scam" on an elderly woman. Devon Johnson, of Queens, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Westbury for the scam which took place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an 80-year-old woman, who lives out of state, was contacted via telephone on Tuesday by an unknown man who told her grandson was arrested and needed bail money for his release.  The victim was instructed to put $8,000 cash into a package and have it sent by UPS to a Westbury addre…
Man Nabbed After Trying To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say Man Nabbed After Trying To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Trying To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say An alleged scammer was arrested after attempting to bilk a Long Island woman out of thousands of dollars by posing as her grandson, police said. Bronx resident Jose Rosario was arrested after claiming that an 87-year-old Hicksville woman’s grandson had been arrested and required $6,350 for bail. Police said that the woman was contacted at her Croyden Avenue home, and was instructed that Rosario would come to collect the money.  The woman became suspicious and contacted the Nassau County Police Department. When Rosario came to collect the money in Hicksville shortly before 6 p.m. on T…
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say
Duo Nabbed For Attempting To Scam Long Island Woman Out Of Thousands, Police Say Two fraudsters attempted to bilk a Long Island woman out of thousands of dollars by pretending her grandson had been involved in a drunk driving crash, police said. A 95-year-old Lindenhurst resident was contacted by two men who stated that her grandson was in a drunk driving crash and required $8,000 cash to cover bail and attorney fees. The callers directed her to place the cash in her mailbox and they would come by to pick up the money. Police said that the woman said she would comply, even though she knew it was a scam and alerted detectives at the Suffolk County Police Department. Off…
One Man, Three Juveniles Nabbed For Sunrise Mall Robbery Of Two 15-Year-Olds One Man, Three Juveniles Nabbed For Sunrise Mall Robbery Of Two 15-Year-Olds
One Man, Three Juveniles Nabbed For Sunrise Mall Robbery Of Two 15-Year-Olds Four suspects have been arrested following a robbery at Sunrise Mall, police say. Nassau County Police say two 15-year-old males were approached by an adult male and three juvenile males at the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa (850 Sunrise Highway) on Monday, Nov. 18 around 7 p.m. The suspects allegedly demanded the victim to give him a pair of earphones, police say. The victim refused and attempted to walk away when one of the suspects allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened the victims, who were then able to alert mall security, according to police. The four suspects allegedly fled on foo…
Suspect In $8.8K Scam Apprehended In Northern Westchester Police Sting Suspect In $8.8K Scam Apprehended In Northern Westchester Police Sting
Suspect In $8.8K Scam Apprehended In Northern Westchester Police Sting A man who police say tried to scam a victim out of nearly $9,000 in Northern Westchester has been apprehended in a police sting. Yorktown Police say they received a complaint from a resident who claimed they had been targeted for a phone scam on Wednesday, Sept. 25 around 3 p.m. The caller claimed that the victim’s son was under arrest and that he would be released after a bail payment of $8,800 was made to a courier, police say. Follow-up phone conversations with the caller arranged for the courier to receive the money from the victim at the home, according to police. A man arrived …
Two Who Fled During Westchester Home Burglaries Sentenced Two Who Fled During Westchester Home Burglaries Sentenced
Two Who Fled During Westchester Home Burglaries Sentenced Two men who burglarized a pair of Westchester residences and were caught in both instances, forcing them to flee, have been sentenced after being found guilty earlier this year. Steven Santiago, of Manhattan, and Ivan Bonilla, of the Bronx, were found guilty at trial of two counts of burglary, grand larceny and attempted grand larceny, all felonies. A jury convicted them in less than an hour. As a persistent violent felon, Santiago was sentenced to a term of 20 years to life for each of the two burglary counts. Bonilla was sentenced to 10 years in state prison for the same charges. In cour…
Man Arrested For Using Fake ID To Purchase Car In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Arrested For Using Fake ID To Purchase Car In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Arrested For Using Fake ID To Purchase Car In Northern Westchester, Police Say A wanted man who allegedly attempted to purchase a car with a fake ID is behind bars after being arrested and charged for the incident in Northern Westchester, police said. Officers responded to a North Bedford Road auto dealership in Mount Kisco at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, when employees suspected a customer was giving them a fake name and false ID, Westchester County Police said. It was determined that the man, Jorge Sanchez, 54, of Yonkers, was in possession of a fraudulent New Jersey driver’s license, and a fingerprint check determined his actual identity and disco…
Duo Wanted For Grand Larceny In Yorktown Apprehended In White Plains Duo Wanted For Grand Larceny In Yorktown Apprehended In White Plains
Duo Wanted For Grand Larceny In Yorktown Apprehended In White Plains Two Westchester men wanted on attempted grand larceny charges in Yorktown were apprehended in White Plains. Timothy Haywood, 32, and Jonathan Miranda, 27, both of Yonkers, were arrested on Tuesday, June 25, by White Plains Police on a warrant from the Yorktown Police for alleged grand larceny that took place on April 15, said the Yorktown Police. Detectives from Yorktown picked up the two men and returned them to Yorktown where they were charged with attempted grand larceny. Bail was set at $1,500 for Haywood, and $500 for Miranda, police said.  Both men are scheduled to appear in co…
Two Found Guilty Of Committing Residential Burglaries In Westchester Two Found Guilty Of Committing Residential Burglaries In Westchester
Two Found Guilty Of Committing Residential Burglaries In Westchester Two men who burglarized a pair of Westchester residences and were caught in both instances and had to flee have been found guilty and may spend decades behind bars. Steven Santiago, of Manhattan, and Ivan Bonilla, of the Bronx, were found guilty at trial of two counts of burglary, grand larceny and attempted grand larceny, all felonies. A jury convicted them in less than an hour. On June 11 last year, Santiago and Bonilla broke into a Halstead Avenue home in Harrison. When the homeowner walked in on the burglary in progress, both men jumped out of a second story window, with one of them suf…
Man Accused Of Forcing Teen Driver To Pay Him After Saying She Hit Him In Woodbury Parking Lot Man Accused Of Forcing Teen Driver To Pay Him After Saying She Hit Him In Woodbury Parking Lot
Man Accused Of Forcing Teen Driver To Pay Him After Saying She Hit Him In Woodbury Parking Lot A Woodbury man was busted by police for allegedly forcing a teen driver to pay him after accusing her of hitting him in a parking lot. Nassau County Police Second Squad detectives said the incident took place around 1:11 p.m., Friday, May 10, in Woodbury,  police said. According to detectives, Peter Cannetti, 34, was walking in the parking lot at 7956 Jericho Turnpike, when he allegedly approached the 18-year-old who was driving in the parking lot and accused her of striking him with her car, police said. Cannetti intimidated and coerced her into giving him $100 for an alleg…
'Granny Scammer' Busted Stealing Packages Stuffed With Cash In Northern Westchester 'Granny Scammer' Busted Stealing Packages Stuffed With Cash In Northern Westchester
'Granny Scammer' Busted Stealing Packages Stuffed With Cash In Northern Westchester Police arrested a man who allegedly has been having packages stuffed with cash shipped to locations throughout Ossining after scamming the elderly by claiming their grandchildren were in trouble with the law. The Ossining Police Department received a report out of Houston, Texas last week alerting investigators that a local resident received a call claiming that her favorite grandson had been arrested and required bail money. The caller stated that the money had to be in cash, sent overnight to a vacant home - not a police station - on Ann Street in Ossining. Police said that the grandmothe…
Former Westchester Doctor Sentenced For Stealing $500K From Elderly Woman Former Westchester Doctor Sentenced For Stealing $500K From Elderly Woman
Former Westchester Doctor Sentenced For Stealing $500K From Elderly Woman A former physician in Westchester has been sentenced to time behind bars for stealing more than a half million dollars from an elderly woman. Eastchester resident Peter Corines, 70, has been sentenced to a year in Westchester County Jail after being found guilty of charges that include grand larceny, attempted grand larceny and identity theft. He also agreed to forfeit $11,600 of his victim’s money that was found in his home. During a two-week period in November 2017, Corines stole from Bernice Judd Porter of Yonkers by fraudulently claiming to be her power of attorney and pretending to be …
ID Theft Suspect Charged With Attempting To Steal $6K In Westchester, DA Says ID Theft Suspect Charged With Attempting To Steal $6K In Westchester, DA Says
ID Theft Suspect Charged With Attempting To Steal $6K In Westchester, DA Says A 35-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stealing the identity of a Connecticut resident and attempting to take out thousands of dollars from his bank account in New Rochelle. Anthony Pistone, of the Bronx, was arraigned this week on identity theft and other charges related to his attempt at stealing from another person’s bank account using his victim’s identity. On Jan. 22, it is alleged that Pistone went into Webster Bank on River Street in New Rochelle with a forged Connecticut state driver’s license that had his victim’s name, date of birth and address, and a forged withdraw…
Man Impersonating Officer Demands Money From Northern Westchester Resident, Police Say Man Impersonating Officer Demands Money From Northern Westchester Resident, Police Say
Man Impersonating Officer Demands Money From Northern Westchester Resident, Police Say A man impersonating a police officer attempted to shake down a local resident, demanding money before New York State Police troopers intervened. Troopers were called to the Woodybrook neighborhood in Cortlandt on Tuesday, Dec. 4, where there was a report of a man claiming to be a police officer, demanding money. The investigation into the suspicious man determined that Croton-on-Hudson resident Marcelo Abila, wearing an “NYPD” baseball hat, knocked on the victim’s door claiming to be a member of the Croton Police Department. Abila then demanded money from the victim, who refused and notifie…
Man Attempted To Use Forged ID At Four Westchester Banks In One Day, DA Says Man Attempted To Use Forged ID At Four Westchester Banks In One Day, DA Says
Man Attempted To Use Forged ID At Four Westchester Banks In One Day, DA Says A man who allegedly attempted to steal another person's identity at multiple Westchester County banks took the mantra “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” to a new level. Bronx resident Jose Cabrera has been arraigned on a 14-count indictment after he allegedly went to banks in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining and Thornwood with a forged Connecticut driver’s license and attempted to take out cash over the course of a single afternoon. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced the charges on Thursday and outlined the details of the indictment, which are …