Counterfeit Checks Linked To Saratoga Woman’s Rental Car

A Saratoga Springs woman has been arrested for renting a vehicle that was allegedly used in several Capital Region crimes. 

New York State Police have been investigating a counterfeit check cashing case in the Capital Region. One thing Troopers started to notice was a specific vehicle that appeared to be at the same places where these crimes were being committed. Officers traced the vehicle back to 31-year-old Caroline R. Garrity of Saratoga Springs, even though Garrity does not own the vehicle.

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On Monday March 30th, according to a press release, New York State Police of Brunswick arrested Caroline R. Garrity, 31, of Saratoga Springs, NY, for Criminal Facilitation 4th, a class “A” misdemeanor.

Over several months, Investigators identified a vehicle being repeatedly used in a counterfeit check scheme across Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties. Garrity initially denied it, but the investigation determined that the vehicle had been rented by Garrity in her name, on January 30, 2026, from the Albany International Airport.

Why would someone rent a car for another person that might be using the vehicle to commit a crime? Caroline Garrity reportedly was compensated for renting the car in her name and then turned the vehicle over to the individual who later utilized it to commit multiple crimes.

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What is the old saying? Crime doesn't pay. Garrity was arrested and processed at State Police Latham. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Colonie Town Court on April 22, 2026, and released.