Constable Man Accused of Check Fraud Scheme

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:18 AM

A 21 year old Constable man faces felony charges after state police say he took more than $3,100 from a former employer. Investigators say Skyler Lamere deposited checks from the victim, then electronically deposited the same checks again, causing duplicate withdrawals. Lamere was charged with third-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud. He was […]

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