Crime & Safety

Former PTA President Accused of Stealing Funds

Harborfields PTA mom stole over $3,000, say police

Former Harborfields School District Special Education PTA President Sally Torres was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing $3,000 from the organization over a number of years, say Suffolk Police.

Following an investigation by Second Squad detectives, it was determined that Torres stole the funds while holding various positions in the volunteer organization between Jan. 1, 2007 and July 31, 2012. Her last position with the group was president.

Torres, 42, of Huntington, was charged with third degree grand larceny and will be arraigned Thursday afternoon at First District Court in Central Islip.

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