SENTENCE ON INSURANCE FRAUD CASE

DELHI – Thomas B. Orlowski, 70, of Davenport, New York, appeared in the Delaware County Court on March 11, 2024, for sentencing on one count of Insurance Fraud in the Fourth Degree, a Class E Felony.

On July 29, 2023, the New York State Police were called to a report of a stolen tractor and trailer. Thomas Orlowski and his girlfriend, Olivia Speck, reported their vehicle had been stolen sometime in the last two days. Separately, Mr. Orlowski had filed a claim with his insurance company.

After interviewing neighbors, it was determined that the tractor and trailer were last seen by the neighbors on the night of July 27, 2023, when Mr. Orlowski and Ms. Speck were observed taking pictures of the vehicle and emptying the back of the trailer.

Through coordination with the Pennsylvania State Police, the vehicle was found at an undisclosed location in Pennsylvania. An unnamed third party admitted to law enforcement that he had been hired by Ms. Speck to take the tractor trailer. After confronting Ms. Speck, she admitted to the scheme and gave a full confession. Both Mr. Orlowski and Ms. Speck were taken into custody on August 17, 2023. 

Mr. Orlowski previously pled guilty on January 25, 2024.  Mr. Orlowski was sentenced by the Honorable Gary Rosa to a five-year term of probation supervision. As he announced sentence, Judge Rosa admonished Mr. Orlowski. Noting his age and his criminal record, he told Mr. Orlowski, “It’s time to stop.” 

Olivia Speck was convicted separately regarding this incident and is scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable John Hubbard. 

District Attorney Shawn Smith thanked the efforts of law enforcement for catching the couple. “I want to thank New York State Police Investigator Leslie Burton, along with Troopers Stevens, Head, and Martin for their thorough investigation of this case.” 

Shawn J. Smith

District Attorney

Delaware County