Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 38-year-old Jason T. Badagliacca of Orchard Park pleaded guilty on Friday afternoon before Erie County Court Justice Kenneth F. Case to one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (Class “C” felony). The defendant pleaded guilty to the highest sustainable charge.
Between September 14, 2021 and August 9, 2022, the defendant, while working as an inventory manager for a local jewelry business, stole $100,000 worth of money and inventory from his employer. The defendant engaged in the theft by stealing precious stones and jewelry and then selling the items on the side as well as pocketing cash payments customers who financed their purchases made on their account. The defendant attempted to conceal the thefts by manipulating business records relating to inventory and income. The theft was uncovered by an audit.
As a condition of the plea, Badagliacca will sign a Confession of Judgment to pay full restitution to the victim in the amount of $100,000.
Badagliacca faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when he is sentenced on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. He was released on her own recognizance.
Acting DA Keane commends the New York State Police for their work in this investigation.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Christopher P. Jurusik of the Special Investigations and Prosecutions Bureau.
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