Cops: PJ Station woman ran fundraising scam
Photo credit: SCPD | Ellen Burkheimer, 47, of Port Jefferson Station, was arrested after Suffolk County police Sixth Squad officers, responding to a complaint, found her soliciting donations from businesses in Centereach, police said. (Jan. 6, 2013)
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A Port Jefferson Station woman was in custody on multiple charges Wednesday after police said she admitted collecting donations for a federal program using fake documents -- then spent the money on heroin, rent and personal items.
Ellen Burkheimer, 47, of 661 Old Town Rd., was arrested Saturday after Suffolk County police Sixth Precinct officers, responding to a complaint, found her soliciting...
