State Police arrest Allegany County woman for extorting more than $250,000.

On June 25, 2025, State Police of Princetown arrested Charlee J. Cobin, 29 of Angelica, NY for Grand Larceny in the second degree.

On May 22, 2025, at about 10:48 a.m. State Police at Princetown BCI received a complaint from the Schenectady County District Attorney office regarding a resident reporting they had been a victim of extortion. The investigation determined Cobin had met the victim online in April 2024. During their communications, Cobin allegedly requested money from the victim. When the victim refused to provide money Cobin reportedly threatened to expose their communications causing the victim significant embarrassment and ridicule. Between April 2024 and April 2025, Cobin allegedly extorted more than $250,000 from the victim.

Cobin was arrested at her home in Allegany County and transported to SP Princetown for processing. She was arraigned at the Schenectady City Court where she was released on her own recognizance.