Syracuse, N.Y. - An arrest made in a string of identity thefts, larcenies, forgeries and more.
State Police are charging 38 year old Erin Hilliard, from Syracuse with 16 different charges related to the Felony Lane Gang a term banks use for criminal acts done using the drive thru lanes.
State Employee Federal Credit Union (SEFCU) contacted the State Police to report that they had been the victim of Felony Lane Gang style larcenies in the Town of Cicero and in the city of Syracuse. Hilliard was quickly identified and subsequently arrested.
Hilliard is part of a gang that breaks into cars stealing purses and wallets and sing what they find to steal money from bank accounts. These Gangs include hundreds of members who travel across the US commiting crimes.
Hilliard is charged with the following
- : (2) counts of Identity Theft 1st degree, class “D” felony
- (1) count of Grand Larceny 3rd degree, class “D” felony
- (2) counts of Forgery 2nd degree, class “D” felony
- (2) counts of Falsifying Business Records 1st degree, class “E” felony
- (1) count of Possession Forged Instrument 2nd degree, class “D” felony
- (1) count of Grand Larceny 4th degree, class “E” felony
- (2) counts of Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree, class “A” misdemeanor
- (1) count of Conspiracy 5th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
- (2) counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
- (2) counts of Unlawful Possession of Personal ID 3rd degree, class “A” misdemeano
Hilliard was arraigned and transported to the Onondaga County Justice Center.
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