NYSP: Duo caught with stolen credit card information
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested on Wednesday after being found with stolen credit card information from over three dozen forged credit cards, according to New York State Police (NYSP). Eric "Jose" Berroa (26, Bronx) and Manuel "Grullon" Lopez (38, South Richmond Hill) each face multiple charges.
On Wednesday, around noon, Troopers responded to the area of Columbia Turnpike after getting information that a car believed to be involved in past diesel fuel thefts utilizing stolen credit card information was in the area. Once located, police identified the driver as Jose Berroa and the passenger as Grullon Lopez.
Police say they found Berroa had more than two dozen gift cards containing what is believed to be stolen credit card information. 15 more gift cards containing what is believed to be stolen credit card information were located in the car.
Berroa was charged with 41 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. Lopez was charged with 15 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. Both were arrested, processed, and arraigned at Schodack State Police. They were both released on their own recognizance.