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Former PTA President Faces Charges in $41,000 Theft Case
Former PTA President Faces Charges in $41,000 Theft Case
**Queens, NY** – The Queens District Attorney’s office announced the charging of Athena Gonzalez, former parent teacher association president of P.S. 166 in Astoria, for grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Gonzalez allegedly diverted more than $41,000 from the school’s PTA funds for personal use.
District Attorney Melinda Katz outlined how Gonzalez, as PTA president, transferred funds intended for the school into her own account, using the money for personal expenses, such as trips to Six Flags Great Adventure and Kalahari Resorts. Katz emphasized that the funds were collected by families at P.S. 166 to benefit the school and its students.
Gonzalez, 33, from Greenvale, was arraigned Thursday evening before Judge Julieta Lozano. She is required to return to court on December 3. If convicted, she faces a potential sentence ranging from 2 1/3 to seven years imprisonment.
The defendant, elected as PTA president in July 2023, reportedly deposited several checks totaling $41,315.87 into her personal account from December 2023 to July 2024. She is also accused of misusing a PTA debit
Brooklyn Man Faces Charges for Stolen Property and Identity Theft
Brooklyn Man Faces Charges for Stolen Property and Identity Theft
**Queens, NY** – Jamil Brown has been charged with various crimes, including criminal possession of stolen property and identity theft. A court-authorized search of his Brooklyn home revealed stolen bank checks, credit cards, debit cards, and driver’s licenses. Brown’s girlfriend, Kadija Corke, was also arrested during the search. The investigation was initiated following a report of fraudulent charges on a credit card by a resident of Laurelton.
Brown, 32, was arraigned on a 152-count complaint with multiple charges related to possession of stolen property and identity theft. He is expected to return to court on November 19 and may face a sentence ranging up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Corke, 31, was similarly charged and will appear in court on December 11. Her potential maximum sentence could reach 15 years in prison if she is found guilty.
The investigation revealed that Brown used a secondary credit card issued to the victim’s husband for unauthorized purchases across several retail stores. Video evidence and location data allegedly place Brown at the scenes of these fraudulent transactions. Law enforcement executed a search on October 28 at 7:00 a.m., leading
Howard Beach Squatter Arrested on Multiple Charges
Howard Beach Home Burglary Indictment
**Queens, NY** – Laurel Bay has been indicted on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, and additional crimes for unlawfully occupying a vacant single-family home in Howard Beach. The property, vacated since 2012, was managed by its out-of-state homeowner. Neighbor reports to the police about suspicious activities led to Bay’s arrest.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized the legality of entering and staying in a property without consent, stating the defendant attempted to claim the home unjustly. Bay now faces serious charges thanks in part to alert neighbors who reported the situation.
On Tuesday, Bay, a 49-year-old resident of 198th Street in Hollis, was arraigned on a five-count indictment. The charges include burglary in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree. Supreme Court Justice Toni Cimino has set the court date for November 26, with a potential maximum sentence of 15 years if Bay is convicted on the top count.
The arrest occurred after an eyewitness saw Bay moving items at 8:40 p.m. on July 18. Upon police arrival, she was exiting the premises, leading to her first arrest and a desk appearance ticket. A
