Ballston woman accused of stealing from hospitalized victim

Ballston woman accused of stealing from hospitalized victim Sarah Darmanjian WNYT BALLSTON, N.Y. (WNYT)- New York State Police (NYSP) say a Ballston woman was arrested after investigators said she forged a check from a hospitalized Fulton County resident and took more than $900. Sharon M. Passaretti, 50, was arrested on Nov. 6, on charges of second-degree forgery and petit larceny, according to NYSP. Troopers said they received the complaint on Oct. 6 from a Fulton County resident who reported fraudulent bank activity in their account. The investigation found Passaretti reportedly forged a check belonging to the victim, leading to the theft of more than $900 in January. Police said Passaretti knew the victim and the theft happened while the victim was hospitalized, in critical condition and unable to give consent or permission for the check. Passaretti surrendered to NYSP in Saratoga, where she was arrested and processed. She was later arraigned in Milton Town Court and released on her own recognizance.