Dutchess County Woman Accused of Stealing From Job

A Dutchess County woman is accused of stealing over $5,000 from her job.

On Thursday, State Police from Poughkeepsie investigated a reported theft from the Smokes 4 Less, on North Avenue in Pleasant Valley.

Police determined that 21-year-old Danielle R. Lessner of Pleasant Valley, an employee at Smokes 4 Less, allegedly took merchandise and scanned the items as returned in the register.

Lessner then is accused of stealing money credited for each return, which amounted to over $5,000. She was charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, both felonies.

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Lessner was arraigned before the Town of Pleasant Valley Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond.

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