Massachusetts Man Arrested for Misappropriating Guardianship Funds in Hillsdale, NY

The New York State Police Livingston Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has arrested Christopher J. Read, 46, of North Adams, Massachusetts, in connection with a larceny investigation involving the misuse of guardianship funds.

Following an extensive investigation, authorities determined that Read, who had been appointed as a legal guardian for an individual residing in Hillsdale, NY, failed to utilize the entrusted funds for the care and well-being of the victim. Instead, Reed diverted these resources for personal gain, misappropriating a total of $38,302.05.

As a result of the investigation, Read was charged with:

• Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (Class D felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree (Class E felony)

Read was released on one's own recognizance and scheduled to appear in the Town of Claverack Court on June 25,2025.