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According to state police, “The investigation found that insurance companies were paying for new parts to be used in the repairs of the vehicles as written in estimates submitted by the auto body shops. Inspection of the vehicles showed that new parts were not installed as written in paperwork submitted to insurance companies; instead used parts were used for some of the repairs on three New York State Police vehicles. In some instances, parts were taken off retired New York State Police vehicles and were used for repairs.”

In addition to the fraud, police said the installation of old parts on the vehicles could have put the lives of troopers in jeopardy. Prosecutors charged Prato with third- and fourth-degree insurance fraud, fourth-degree grand larceny, attempted third-degree grand larceny, first-degree scheme to defraud, all felonies; and fifth-degree insurance fraud and attempted petty larceny, misdemeanors.

Prato was arraigned before Bedford Town Justice Erik P. Jacobsen, who set bail at $10,000. Prato posted bail and was ordered to return to court Oct. 25.