Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 46-year-old Christa M. Cutrona of West Seneca was arraigned this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Andrew C. LoTempio on one count of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree (Class “E” felony) and one count of Official Misconduct (Class “A” misdemeanor).
It is alleged that between December 30, 2021 and February 7, 2022, the defendant, while working as the Director of Correctional Health for the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, knowingly falsified her personal timecards and fraudulently collected approximately $1,300 in pay. The alleged crime was uncovered following an internal audit. The defendant resigned from her position on July 15, 2022.
Cutrona is scheduled to return on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. for a felony hearing. She was released on her own recognizance as the charges are non-qualifying offenses for bail.
If convicted of the highest charge, Cutrona faces a maximum of 4 years in prison.
DA Flynn commends the Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this investigation.
The case is being prosecuted by Chief Gary M. Ertel of the Public Integrity Unit.
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