Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest of Two Town of Cairo Ambulance Workers
Paramedic Paid for Shifts She Didn’t Work, Police Say
Two residents of Cairo, New York, have been charged after an investigation found they submitted fake timecards for the Town of Cairo Ambulance service. According to State Police, the fraud allowed one worker to get paid for shifts she didn’t actually work.
What Happened?
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Catskill launched an inquiry back in January 2025 after officials noticed something wasn’t right with employee time records at the ambulance service. The issue came to light on January 24 when someone reported unusual patterns in timecard submissions.
Detectives later discovered that Stanley Dushane, 43, and Kayla Byrnes, 33, both of Cairo, had worked together to game the system. Police say Dushane worked several shifts that were officially assigned to Byrnes, who was actually on duty at a different job site as a paramedic during those same hours.
Dushane allegedly changed timecards to make it look like Byrnes was working at the Town of Cairo Ambulance when she wasn’t. As a result, Byrnes was paid for hours she did not work—something State Police call a clear case of fraud.
The Charges
Stanley Dushane was charged with:
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Falsifying business records (a class A misdemeanor)
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Forgery in the second degree involving public records (a class D felony)
Kayla Byrnes was charged with:
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Petit larceny (a class A misdemeanor), which typically involves stealing property or money valued at under $1,000.
Both were processed at the State Police station in Catskill without any trouble.
Byrnes was issued a court appearance ticket and will have to appear in Town of Cairo Court on July 22 at 1:00 p.m. Dushane was arraigned in Town of Catskill Court and released on his own recognizance. He’s due in court on July 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Local Impact
While this case centers around the small town of Cairo in Greene County, it brings up larger concerns about oversight in local emergency services. Rural and small-town ambulance services often run on tight budgets, and fraud like this can weaken public trust and strain resources.
As of this writing, it’s unclear if either individual is still employed by any emergency services agency.
Accountability in Public Service
State and local officials have made it clear: misuse of public resources—especially in critical services like ambulances—won’t be tolerated. Even seemingly small fraud can erode public trust and impact the safety net that residents rely on.
If convicted, Dushane and Byrnes could face fines, probation, or even jail time, depending on how the court proceeds.
