SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Bureau of Criminal Investigation has arrested the fifth and final suspect in connection with a grand larceny scheme targeting Lincoln Hall, a nonprofit residential facility in Somers that serves underserved families.
According to police, the case stems from the theft and alteration of three Lincoln Hall checks totaling $84,772.14 in February 2024. The stolen funds were funneled through multiple bank accounts, leading to a series of arrests over the past year.
The most recent arrest took place on Sept. 3, when investigators charged Lenys A. Solano Cueva, 50, of the Bronx, with Grand Larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. Authorities say Solano Cueva allowed a $29,400.56 check to be deposited into her account and later withdrew $25,000 for personal use. She was arraigned in Somers Town Court and released on her own recognizance, with a return date set for September 8.
Previous arrests in the case include:
Ghordyn A. Russell, 22, of Inwood, N.Y., arrested July 31, 2024, for permitting a fraudulent check to be deposited into her account.
Tanisha S. Lambright, 36, of the Bronx, arrested October 1, 2024, for depositing a forged check totaling $31,346.58.
Franklin A. Breton, 26, and Destinyjoy Balgobin, 30, both of the Bronx, arrested in February 2025 for their role in ATM transactions linked to the stolen checks.
All five suspects face the same felony charge of third-degree grand larceny.
Lincoln Hall, a longstanding nonprofit, provides educational and residential services to at-risk youth and families.
This is a developing story.
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