Jefferson Co. woman charged with allegedly stealing from local non-profit

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 37-year-old Calcium woman that was an employee with the Disabled Persons Action Organization is facing charges of stealing nearly $3,700 from the organization.

According to Watertown Police, Stephanie Nathan was charged with first-degree forgery and third-degree grand larceny. The charges stem from Nathan allegedly depositing four different paychecks into two different bank accounts in September.

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Authorities allege that Nathan altered the checks to accomplish this. She was also unemployed at the time according to police.

The Disabled Persons Action Organization is a local Watertown-based nonprofit that helps children and adults with developmental disabilities.