Buchanan woman arrested following fraud investigation

Peekskill, New York – On August 20, 2015, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from the Cortlandt Barracks arrested Sandrine A. Gracio, 33 years old, of Buchanan, New York, for Forgery 2nd Degree, a Class D Felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree, and Identity Theft 2nd Degree, Class E Felonies.

In January of 2015, Troopers were dispatched to investigate a fraud complaint.  The victim reported that her credit card had been used in several businesses located in Peekskill.  Following a detailed investigation it was discovered that Gracio, who worked in the victim’s home as a housekeeper, had used the victim’s credit card charging in excess of $860 in December of 2014 and in January of 2015.

Gracio was arraigned before the City of Peekskill Court and was released after posting $2,500 bail. She is scheduled to reappear in the City of Peekskill Court on September 17, 2015.