Shocking Fraud Attempt Foiled: Bethlehem Police Arrest Pair at Credit Union!
The Bethlehem Police Department made two arrests at the Broadview Federal Credit Union.
The suspects were identified as Robert J. Keahon, 44, from Clarkstown, and Maria S. Giuttari, 57, from Monroe. They faced multiple charges related to theft and conspiracy.
The incident unfolded at around 4:07 PM when Giuttari entered the credit union to carry out a fraudulent transaction amounting to $5,000.
However, the credit union staff noticed something suspicious and decided not to process the transaction. Instead, they quickly contacted the police for assistance.
As the officers arrived, they found Giuttari and Keahon trying to leave the scene in the parking lot.
The police acted promptly and arrested both individuals. During the arrest, they discovered that Giuttari was in possession of a significant amount of illegal drugs, including cocaine and other substances that were packaged for distribution.
Giuttari now faces serious charges, including seven counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, which is a felony.
She was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree and attempted grand larceny in the third degree, both of which are felonies.
Furthermore, she faces three counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and conspiracy in the fifth degree, which are misdemeanors.
Keaton, on the other hand, was charged with one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony, conspiracy in the fifth degree, and a misdemeanor.
After their arrest, both suspects were brought before Judge Theresa Egan at the Town of Bethlehem Court.
The judge arraigned them and subsequently released them under the supervision of Albany County Probation. They are scheduled to return to court on October 15 to face the charges against them.
It’s worth noting that a third suspect was involved in the incident but managed to escape by fleeing into the nearby woods. The police continued to investigate the matter, working to apprehend the third individual who was involved.
In summary, the quick actions of the credit union staff and the police helped prevent a significant fraudulent transaction.
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They led to the arrest of two suspects with serious charges against them. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover more details about the incident and the third suspect who remains at large.