On March 3, 2024, the Albion Police Department arrested 32-year-old, Ghislaine Pena of the Town of Barre, after an investigation into stolen credit card information.
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 the Village of Albion.
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 is 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 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.