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Updated: Monday, 10 Sep 2012, 10:20 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 Sep 2012, 10:13 AM EDT

Posted by: Emily Lenihan

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) - A Lockport woman is accused of stealing drugs and money from a Ride Aid pharmacy.

State Police say Rite Aid security contacted them about the theft of money, allegedly by an employee. Police say 45-year-old Jeannine LaPaglia voided and altered transactions to steal money. State Police say the investigation also revealed that LaPaglia stole 1,300 hydrocodone pills from the pharmacy over five months.

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According to state police, LaPaglia kept the money for herself and gave away the pills. LaPaglia is charged with felony fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and felony fourth-degree grand larceny.

LaPaglia was arraigned and taken to Niagara County Jail on $1,000 bail. She is scheduled to return to court in mid September.

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