POUGHKEEPSIE — A Yonkers man has been arrested on felony grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from a local church under false pretenses, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Fatjon Sulaj, 35, was arrested July 29 following a month-long investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau.
Authorities say Sulaj was hired to do artwork for a church but failed to complete the work after receiving payment.
Sulaj has been charged with second-degree grand larceny, a felony.
He was processed and released with an appearance ticket.
Sulaj is scheduled to appear before the Town of Hyde Park Court on Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.
The investigation is continuing, and detectives are asking anyone with information about this case or similar incidents involving Sulaj to contact Detective Catuzza at 845-486-3820 or [email protected].
Information can also be provided through the Sheriff’s Office tipline at 845-605-2583 or [email protected].
All information will be kept confidential.
