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Town of Tonawanda paramedic arraigned for allegedly stealing prescription medications

According to the Erie County District Attorney's office, Jon Cinelli stole various prescription medications from a drug drop-off box.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Town of Tonawanda paramedic was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly stealing from a drug drop-off box.

Jon Cinelli, 52, was charged with one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree, and one count of petit larceny.

According to the Erie County District Attorney's office, Cinelli stole various prescription medications from a drug drop-off box located at the town police department. He and his co-defendant, Jeremy Pecoraro, were fired by the town in March.

Cinelli could face nine years in prison if convicted. Pecoraro has been charged with Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. His case awaits a transfer to Amherst Town Court.

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