Ogdensburg women charged following a fraud investigation
- The NY Pulse
- Jun 9
- 1 min read
Press Release
On June 8, 2026, New York State Police arrested Melissa A. Owens, age 42, of Ogdensburg, New York, for Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information in the 3rd Degree.
On January 29, 2026, at approximately 2:44 p.m., troopers received a complaint regarding fraudulent activity involving the First Presbyterian Church in Gouverneur. An investigation determined that Owens unlawfully obtained banking information belonging to the church and used the account numbers to create a Venmo account.
Following the investigation, troopers actively searched for Owens and obtained an arrest warrant. Owens was subsequently located and taken into custody without incident.
Owens was processed by State Police and arraigned in the Town of Morristown Court. She was released on her own recognizance.
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