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3 Suffolk home health aides charged with stealing nearly $175K

The Suffolk DA’s office says the 84-year-old victim's daughter signed blank checks to pay the aides for three years.

Tara Rincon

Jan 22, 2026, 5:14 AM

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Three home health aides are accused of stealing from their elderly patient in Suffolk County.

The Suffolk DA’s office says the 84-year-old victim's daughter signed blank checks to pay the aides for three years.

Danielle Guarino then paid herself, Teresa Garcia and Mamerta Gonzalez nearly $175,000, according to prosecutors.

Guardino is also accused of stealing the victim's credit card.

Officials tell News 12 she spent another $12,000 on Amazon.

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