White Plains Man Accused Of Swindling Money From 2 People

RYE BROOK, NY — Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced Thursday that criminal investigators from the District Attorney’s Office and Rye Brook Police have charged Eric Jackier, 48, of White Plains, in two separate incidents related to taking money under false pretenses. In White Plains, the District Attorney’s Criminal Investigations team charged Jackier with third-degree grand larceny, a felony, after the defendant stole $16,475 from a White Plains woman.

The money was supposed to be used to set up a charity but instead Jackier used the money for his own purposes, authorities said. The theft took place between May 15, 2015, and Aug. 20, 2015.

Jackier was arraigned in White Plains City Court. His next appearance is scheduled in White Plains City Court on Feb. 6, 2018.

In a separate case, Rye Brook Police have also charged Jackier with second-degree grand larceny, a felony, in the theft of $167,000 in checks written by the complainant, an elderly Rye Brook woman, to Jackier.

Jackier claimed to be an expert who could help secure veteran’s benefits, giving himself the title of “Non-Attorney Representative” who could handle veteran and Social Security cases. The woman was seeking help for her elderly husband. The theft took place between Aug. 1, 2013, and Oct. 4, 2017.

Jackier was arraigned by Rye Town Court Judge John Colangelo. He posted $15,000 bond. His next date in Rye Town Court is scheduled for February 21, 2018.

Photo caption: Eric Jackier. Photo credit: Westchester District Attorney's Office.