Solvay man charged after 10-month investigation into fraudulent credit accounts

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation based in Lysander announce the arrest of Joel M. Wohlgemuth, age 34, from 102 Smith Street in Solvay, NY after a 10 month investigation into fraudulent credit accounts opened by Wohlgemuth.

This investigation was referred to the State Police by the Village of Solvay Police Department and New York State Parole.  Wohlgemuth was arraigned in the Village of Solvay Court on the following charges:

• Identity Theft 1^st Degree, a class “D” felony
• Grand Larceny 3^rd Degree, a class “D” felony (2 counts)
• Grand Larceny 4^th Degree, a class “E” felony
• Scheme to Defraud 1^st Degree, a class “E” felony
• Falsifying Business Records Second Degree, a class “A” misdemeanor (8 counts)

Wohlgemuth is currently being held at Jamesville Correctional Facility in connection with a Parole Violation from a previous criminal case.

Anyone with information about Joel M. Wohlgemuth’s illegal activity is encouraged to contact Investigator Darren Forgea of the New York State Police 315-366-8200.