Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announces Sentence in Extortion Case Investigated by Multi-Agency White Collar Crime Task Force
Ally Thueson Previously Pled Guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Ally Thueson, 33, of Montgomery, was sentenced in Orange County Court to five (5) years of probation relative to her previous guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree.
As alleged in documents filed and statements made in court, Thueson, a former police officer, was employed by a beauty salon in the Village of Montgomery. In May 2024, Thueson approached the business owner, demanded $9,000 from her and threatened to make false public statements via the internet which would materially harm the victim’s business if she did not pay. Based on the threats, the owner paid Thueson the sum she demanded. At the plea proceedings, Thueson admitted to stealing in excess of $3,000 from the business owner by extortion.
The victim of the crime, who spoke at the defendant’s sentencing, said “As a business owner, this was an extremely scary situation to go through. I am so thankful to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office for taking swift and decisive action. I’m relieved that justice has been served and grateful for the support that helped bring resolution to this chapter.”
The multi-agency Task Force, which includes investigators from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Department of Financial Services, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and several other local police agencies including the Town of Newburgh Police Department, the Village of Goshen Police Department, the Town of New Windsor Police Department, the Town of Crawford Police Department, the Town of Wallkill Police Department, the Town of Woodbury Police Department, and the Town of Warwick Police Department. The Task Force was created to focus on enhancing the investigation and prosecution of public corruption and financial crimes. The Task Force’s mandate includes the investigation of residential contractor fraud; crimes involving public integrity, public corruption, and ethics violations; embezzlement and other complex theft cases, crimes against revenue; wage theft and labor law violations.
District Attorney Hoovler thanked the members of the Task Force for the investigation which led to the arrest of the defendant.
“Our small business are the backbones of our communities and are particularly vulnerable to criminal schemes like we saw in this case,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “Unfortunately, these types of crimes often go unreported and must be uncovered by the hard work of the Task Force. I am grateful for the dedication of the police and prosecutors who ensured that justice was served in this case.”
“Extortion is not just a financial crime—it’s a betrayal of trust that leaves lasting emotional scars,” said Sheriff Paul Arteta. “As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in Orange County, I find it horrendous that a former police officer would commit such an act. The badge is meant to symbolize service, integrity, and protection—not intimidation and exploitation. I’m proud of the investigators who worked tirelessly to bring accountability, and I hope this resolution helps the victim reclaim peace and confidence in her daily life.”
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Amanda M. Bettinelli and Chief Trial Assistant District Attorney Richard Moran.
A criminal charge is merely an allegation by the police that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.