Multiple Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Rockland Man Accused of Providing False Paperwork

Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced the indictment of a Rockland County man for providing false information on employment applications with the Rockland County Department of Personnel. The 8-count indictment included felony and misdemeanor charges.

Raymond Canario, 45, was arraigned in Rockland County Court before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo this morning. Canario has been indicted on 4 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree (felony) and 4 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree (misdemeanor). The charges relate to false information provided on four employment applications filed by the Defendant with the Rockland County Department of Personnel.

Raymond Canario was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled for a court appearance on April 6, 2022. The case is being prosecuted by Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Dugandzic and Supervising Assistant District Attorney Ryan Sweeney.

“The integrity of civil service positions are essential in keeping the highest of standards in our public workforce. My office will continue to work with our county partners to ensure those standards are adhered to.” said Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh.

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.