16 October 2020
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Ruben A. Oliver
Troop B Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On October 13, 2020, State Police arrested Michael J. Lavare of Malone after he forged a personal check belonging to the victim on October 6, 2020, and cashed it at a local bank in the amount of $514.79.
Lavare was charged with one count of Forgery 2nd degree. He was virtually arraigned by the Town of Malone Court where he was released on his own recognizance. Lavare is to reappear in Chateaugay Town Court at a later date.