MAHOPAC, NY — A 20-year-old Walden resident, Xiomara Ortiz, was arrested Friday for allegedly cashing a fraudulent $8,000 check at the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union in Mahopac. The arrest followed an investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, which was able to identify Ortiz as a suspect through surveillance footage and other evidence.
Ortiz turned herself in at the sheriff’s office in Carmel after being contacted by authorities. She was charged with felony counts of possession of a forged instrument and grand larceny. Following her arraignment in Carmel Town Court, Ortiz was released without bail pending further court proceedings.
If convicted on the charge of criminal possession of a forged instrument, Ortiz could face up to 15 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. The investigation continues, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward.
