Crime & Safety
Worker Used Credit Card Stolen From Nursing Home To Pay For $1,800 In Lyft Rides: NYSP
The Yonkers woman has been arrested on felony grand larceny charges, according to New York State Police.
NORTH SALEM, NY — Police say that a Westchester woman took advantage of her job at a nursing home.
The New York State Police in Somers announced the arrest of 27-year-old Tyrese Barboza, of Yonkers on a charge of fourth-degree grand larceny.
The investigation began in April, after a victim reported multiple unauthorized charges totaling more than $1,800 for Lyft rideshare services. Barboza was employed at a nursing home in the Town of North Salem, where the victim had previously reported her purse missing.
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On Friday, Barboza was arrested and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of North Salem Court on Nov. 2.
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