Albion PD charges Barre women with 20 counts of grand larceny and criminal impersonation

Press Release, Albion Police Chief David Mogle

ALBION – The Albion Police Department announced today it arrested a 32-year-old, Ghislaine Pena of the Town of Barre in regards to stolen credit card information.

Ghislaine Pena

Pena was allegedly purchasing credit card information online and then using the stolen credit card information to make purchases over the internet.

The Albion Police Department was advised after several credit card transactions were found to be fraudulent at Mark’s Pizzeria in Albion.  Subsequently the Albion Police Department, Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, and the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force conducted a search warrant at 102 Rice Road in the Town of Barre.

Pena on March 3 was charged with the following:

• 1 Count of Scheme to Defraud 1st – Class E Felony
• 20 Counts of Grand Larceny 4th of a Credit Card – Class E Felony
• 1 Count of Grand Larceny 4th – Class E Felony
• 20 Counts of Criminal Impersonation – Class A Misdemeanor

Pena was subsequently transported to the Albion Police Department for processing and released on an appearance ticket.  The Albion Police Department was assisted by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, and the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force.  The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending.