Press Release - Jeffrey Dimarco

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: JANUARY 8, 2016

RE: PRESS RELEASE – JEFFREY DIMARCO

Jeffrey Dimarco, 55, from New Paltz, pled guilty on Thursday, January 7, 2016 in County Court to the class D felony of welfare fraud in the third degree. 

Dimarco, over a period of four years, illegally obtained benefits in the amount of $43,896 from the Ulster County Department of Social Services by failing to report all income being earned by members of his  household.  

Dimarco was sentenced to 5 years probation, 1 year disqualification of benefits and repayment of the remaining monies owed ($23,896) as a special condition of probation.  Dimarco’s wife, Carmen, is also facing welfare fraud charges.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jessica Mila Schutzman.  Dimarco is represented by Jeremiah Flaherty, Esq. of Kerhonkson. 

Press Release - Michael Denardo

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: JANUARY 8, 2016

RE: PRESS RELEASE – MICHAEL DENARDO

Michael Denardo, 39 years old, of Walkill, was sentenced today in Ulster County Court to 2 1/3 – 7 years  in State Prison based on his prior plea to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and three counts of Criminal Tax Fraud.  

Denardo from May 2010 to December 2013 while on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Wallkill Fire District obtained blank checks and submitted fraudulent invoices/receipts for alleged expenses; stealing nearly $240,000 from the Fire District. At his plea, Denardo admitted to stealing the money without anyone else knowing of his illegal activity including his wife whose bank account was used to funnel the stolen monies. Denardo further admitted to tax fraud on his State Tax filings for 2011, 2012 and 2013.

“The case originated when an anonymous complaint was made to NYS Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office prompting an audit of the Fire District Account.  The Comptroller’s audit resulted in clear evidence of Denardo’s thefts, which evidence Mr. DiNapoli turned over to my office.  The Comptroller’s Office then assisted us in the prosecution. Comptroller DiNapoli has been and remains a valued partner in our efforts to combat fraud crimes in Ulster County”, stated District Attorney Holley Carnright.”

The case has been prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jessica Mila Schutzman.  Denardo is represented by Benjamin Ostrer, Esq. of Ostrer & Associates, PC. 

Press Release - Debt Collectors Must Follow The Law

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: JANUARY 7, 2016

RE: PRESS RELEASE –DEBT COLLECTORS MUST FOLLOW THE LAW

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, third party collectors (but not the original owners of the debt) are prevented from:

• Contacting you before 8AM or after 9PM, unless you agree;
• Calling you at work if you tell them your employer disapproves of personal calls;
• Using threats of violence or harm, or obscene or profane language;
• Repeatedly harassing you by phone;
• Implying that you’ve committed a crime or will be arrested if you do not pay your debt;
• Telling anyone other than you and your attorney (if you have one) that you owe the debt.

For additional information about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act – or to file a complaint - contact the Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs at 340-3260.

Press Release - Carmen Dubaldi

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: JANUARY 6, 2015

RE: PRESS RELEASE - CAMPAIGN TREASURER CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY

Carmen Dubaldi, age 48, a resident of Orange County, has been charged with three counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, class "D" non-violent felonies.  The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office has conducted an investigation over the course of the past several months after being appointed as a special prosecutor.  Dubaldi is accused of stealing in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000 in U.S. Currency) from each of three victims, NYS Senator William Larkin, former Orange County Executive Edward Diana and Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbit.

The charges allege that Dubaldi, while acting as campaign treasurer for each of the victims, embezzled campaign funds.  The total sums stolen exceed $120,000.00.

Dubaldi surrendered himself to the New York State Police in Monroe for processing and was arraigned in the Village of Goshen Court where he was released on his own recognizance.

 

Press Release - Alexander Jeffries Plea and Sentence

FROM: HOLLEY CARNRIGHT

DATE: JANUARY 4, 2016

RE: PRESS RELEASE – ALEXANDER JEFFRIES PLEA

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TEEN ADMITS BURGLARY OF KINGSTON PLAZA BANK

The Kingston teenager who was shot during the investigation of a reported break-in at Chase Bank in the Kingston Plaza on May 28, 2015, has pleaded guilty in Ulster County Court to burglary in the third degree, and sentenced to two and a third to seven years in state prison.

Alexander Jeffries, age 18, of Kingston, admitted that he had entered the bank with the intention to commit a crime. Jeffries gained entry to the bank through a rear door that had been left unsecured.  He was captured on video attempting, unsuccessfully, to enter the vault. Jeffries then left and obtained a mask and a handgun and returned to the bank at approximately midnight, unaware that he had triggered a silent alarm. Before gaining re-entry to the bank, the first officer arriving at the scene encountered Jeffries, who was wearing the mask and who raised his handgun and pointed it at the officer. The officer responded by firing one shot from his service revolver which struck Jeffries in the torso. The officer then immediately rendered medical assistance which ultimately helped in saving Jeffries’ life. Jeffries’ gun, which turned out to be a BB gun, was recovered.

The question of the officer’s use of force was presented to the Grand Jury which determined that his actions were appropriate. DA Carnright said “I am in complete agreement with the Grand Jury’s findings regarding the officer’s use of force.”

The case was prosecuted by Sr. Assistant District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji. The defendant was represented at the time of his plea and sentence by attorney Desmond Dutcher.