The suit said she owes a total debt exceeding $375,000. She was reportedly caught after her control of the PTA bank account was transferred to a new board of members around 2023, at which point the alleged discrepancies began to surface. The suit claims she owes a debt of over $375,000 and was caught when her control of the PTA’s bank account was transferred around 2023 to a new board. The allegations in this case are a betrayal to the trust that the residents of Centereach had placed in the defendant. My office will continue holding accountable anyone who unlawfully enriches himself at the expense of the public. Her lawyer told Fox News Digital on Thursday that the PTA mother had previously worked as an officer for the New York Police Department. According to prosecutors, Scarlatos served as treasurer of the Jericho Elementary School PTA from July 2020 through September 2023. OHIO SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR MARRIED, 43, LEARNS SENTIMENT FOR SEX WITH TEEN CHILD IN OFFICEDuring this time, she allegedly used funds from a debit card that was intended for PTA expenses, but instead, used them for restaurants, hotels and rental cars. She also allegedly spent the money on Best Buy, Ticketmaster and Amazon, as well as Verizon Wireless. Scarlatos is also accused of moving money from the PTA’s coffers to her personal account, according to prosecutors. In addition, officials stated that she continued making transactions even during summer recesses or holiday breaks when school was not in session. Court records indicate that financial pressure and debt were factors leading to the action. “Help me raise money for St. “Help me raise funds for St. Jude!,” she wrote on a Facebook post from Jan. 17, 2023. “I have joined the fight against childhood cancer by taking part in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon. I’m solving math questions and raising money to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. You can help me raise money for children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses at St. Jude. “FORMER CONNECTICUT POLICE CHIEF ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY STEALING $85K IN PUBLIC FUNDSScarlatos’ transactions allegedly continued until the next board members for the 2023-2024 school year took over and discovered the troubling findings, according to investigators.Scarlatos ultimately surrendered to the District Attorney’s Office on Monday and was arraigned before District Court Judge Jonathan Bloom on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree, a Class C felony.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPIf convicted, she faces five to 15 years in prison. The Long Island mother was released without bail. She is due to return to court on May 5, 2020. Fox News Digital contacted the Jericho Elementary School PTA for more information.
