WATERTOWN, N.Y. — New York State Police announced March 1, 2021 that they have arrested a former Fuccillo Auto Group employee for making off with more than $1 million from the company.
On Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, State Police arrested Joseph A. Pompo, age 31 of Syracuse, for first-degree grand larceny, a class B felony.
State Police say Pompo, who served as director of taxation and finance at Fuccillo Auto Group, stole the money from a related business he created, using the Fuccillo name. He allegedly committed the thefts over the period from January 2020 through December 2020.
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Pompo was arraigned virtually in the city of Watertown and was released on his own recognizance. He was scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on March 4, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. in Watertown court.
Syracuse.com reported March 1, 2023 that Pompo was later cleared by a grand jury for stealing more than $1 million from the auto dealership but accepted a plea deal in the case for a lesser misdemeanor charge.
CNYBJ story originally published March 1, 2021.
Story Updated March 7, 2023, 5:15pm
