Woman Steals $140K From Employer: Police

RED HOOK, NY — A Red Hook woman was accused of stealing from her employer while she worked on payroll and bookkeeping.

The New York State Police said Samantha E. Manetta, 31, of Red Hook, was charged with second-degree grand larceny and second-degree computer tampering, felonies.

Police said Manetta stole more than $140,000 from her former employer while working as an assistant in the office overseeing payroll and bookkeeping.

She also cause damage to the company website after her employment was terminated, authorities said.

Manetta was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Rhinebeck Court Nov. 5.