Maine Woman Accused of Stealing $20k from Onondaga County Credit Unions

A Portland, Maine woman is facing a slew of charges after a crime spree across Onondaga County.

State Police report the Thursday arrest of Janel Cavallero. She is accused of stealing nearly 20-thousand dollars from various Empower Federal Credit Unions through the use of stolen identification documents and credit cards as part of a criminal enterprise known as the “Felony Lane Gang.”.

Charges against Cavallero are as follows:

• (1) count of Grand Larceny 3^rd degree, class “D” felony
• (3) counts of Forgery 2^nd  degree, class “D” felony
• (9) counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2^nd degree, class “D” felony
• (8) counts of Identity Theft 1^st degree, class “D” felony
• (3) counts of Identity Theft 2^nd degree, class “E” felony
• (8) counts of Falsifying business records 1^st degree, class “E” felony
• (11) counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal ID 3^rd degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (11) counts of Criminal Impersonation 2^nd degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (11) counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5^th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (1) count of Conspiracy 5^th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
• (1) count of Scheme to Defraud 1^st degree, class “E” felony

Due to New York’s bail laws, Cavallero was released after arraignment.