HERKIMER, N.Y. (WBNG) — A Herkimer business owner was arrested in March on numerous charges after he turned himself in to police, according to information from the Otsego County District Attorney’s Office.
Steven Vitalo, 32, the owner and operator of Central Plumbing & Drains in Herkimer, was arrested on the following:
- Insurance fraud.
- Grand larceny.
- Attempted grand larceny.
- Scheme to defraud.
The charges stem from a fraud investigation that started with a complaint from clients in the towns of Oneonta, Exeter, Richfield Springs, Hartwick, and Milford.
Vitalo surrendered himself to the New York State Police on Thursday, March 5. Vitalo was arrested on the above charges and processed before he was taken to the Otsego County CAP Court, where he was released as these charges are non-bailable, the DA’s office said.
The DA’s office said that if you did business with Central Plumbing & Drains and believe you were a victim of fraud, you can contact the DA’s office or the NYSP Financial Services Hotline at 888-930-6565.
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