New York State Police Arrested Man for Fraudulent Gas Purchases In Rockland County, Using A New York State Fleet Fuel Card

by Monsey.info

An investigation by the State Police netted a criminal using a New York State Fleet card to buy large amounts of gas in Rockland County.

On April 5, 2022, the New York State Police Catskill barracks began the investigation into fraudulent purchases made with a New York State Fleet Fuel Card at several gas stations throughout Rockland County.

The State Police Monroe and Haverstraw barracks assisted in identifying the suspect and his vehicle. On April 24, 2022, Angel Alvarez-Michel, a 38 years old from Belleville, New Jersey was observed operating a 2008 Ford F350 with a temporary registration. A vehicle and traffic stop was conducted on State Route 17 in the town of Chester, where Alvarez-Michel was placed under arrest and his vehicle was impounded.

The vehicle was discovered to be modified to hold a significant amount of fuel, according to the State Police.

Alvarez-Michel was subsequently charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd degree, a D felony, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th degree, an E felony, Petit Larceny, Unlawful Possession of Personal ID 3rd degree, Identity Theft 3rd degree, all misdemeanors.

He was arraigned in the Village of Nyack Court and released on his own recognizance.