Portland, Maine Woman Arrested on 67 charges following an investigation into forged checks and deposit slips

  NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
  Major Vincent T. Lightcap
  Troop D Commander

  

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

On February 16, 2023, State Police in North Syracuse arrested Janel M. Cavallero, age 45, from Portland, Maine, for the following charges:

• (1) count of Grand Larceny 3^rd degree, class “D” felony
• (3) counts of Forgery 2^nd  degree, class “D” felony
• (9) counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2^nd degree, class “D” felony
• (8) counts of Identity Theft 1^st degree, class “D” felony                 
• (3) counts of Identity Theft 2^nd degree, class “E” felony
• (8) counts of Falsifying business records 1^st degree, class “E” felony
• (11) counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal ID 3^rd degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (11) counts of Criminal Impersonation 2^nd degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (11) counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5^th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (1) count of Conspiracy 5^th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (1) count of Scheme to Defraud 1^st degree, class “E” felony

Cavallero is charged with stealing approximately $19,780 from various Empower FCU branches in Onondaga County as part of a criminal enterprise known as the “Felony Lane Gang,” which is a group of thieves who travel the country and use stolen identification documents and credit cards to commit financial crimes.

Cavallero was arraigned on February 17, 2023, at 9:30 am and was released on her recognizance under New York State bail laws.