Water Mill man accused of submitting absentee ballot applications for dead mom
The Suffolk DA says Wayne Tappe submitted absentee ballots from Lucille Tappe, of Commack, in September and October. The Board of Elections was notified that she died back in June.
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Oct 16, 2020, 10:35 PM
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Updated 1,423 days ago
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A Water Mill man is facing felony charges for allegedly submitting absentee ballot applications for his dead mother.
The Suffolk DA says Wayne Tappe, 57, submitted two absentee ballots from Lucille Tappe, of Commack, in September and October.
The Board of Elections was notified that she died back in June.
A handwriting analysis determined that the applications were written by her son Wayne, officials say.
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