Crime & Safety
Hudson Valley Woman Accused of Stealing Unemployment Benefits
Police said she received the funds while she was employed.
FISHKILL, NY — A Wappingers Fall woman has been arrested for stealing state unemployment benefits.
State Police said Lisa E. Vasquez-Aviles, 49, was charged with third-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records, felonies.
Between April 2012 and August 2013, Vasquez-Aviles was living in the Village of Fishkill and, police said, received more than $5,000 worth of unemployment insurance benefits while she was otherwise gainfully employed.
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The state Department of Labor assisted the State Police in the investigation.
Vasquez-Aviles was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Village of Fishkill Court September 12.
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Photo caption: Lisa E. Vasquez-Aviles. Photo credit: NYSP.
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