Two face charges after reported theft
FRANKLIN — Two people are facing fraud and theft charges after Franklin police investigated a report of a theft.
Nicole DeLuca, 24, of Hamburg was charged with making a false report and Ronald W. Sahli, 47, of Franklin was charged with one count of theft.
Police said DeLuca reported a male had taken $1,000 from her control, however, police said further investigation alleges that she arranged an illegal narcotics transaction and suffered a monetary loss as a result of the transaction. Police said she allegedly made a false report to Franklin police after the transaction. Police said she provided false information with respect to the commission of a crime.
Sahli is alleged to have taken money knowing it did not belong to him and knowing he was not entitled to it. He was charged with one count of theft.
The matter is still under investigation and more arrests are likely, police said.