# Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts

> Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts stole $81K from veterans group.
- Title: Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts | Shortify
- Summary: Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts stole $81K from veterans group. David Agtsteribbe, 58, stole $81,000 from American Legion after falsely…
- Keywords: long island, american legion, purple hearts, david agtsteribbe, suffolk county, grand larceny, veterans group, ABC7 New York
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/long-island-man-accused-faking-purple-hearts-stealing-81k-american-legion/20030229
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:24:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: long island, american legion, purple hearts, david agtsteribbe, suffolk county, grand larceny, veterans group, news, local
## Accusations against David Agtsteribbe
Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts stole $81K from veterans group.
## False military records
David Agtsteribbe falsely claimed two Purple Hearts for combat in Panama and Iraq.
## Stolen funds used for personal expenses
Stolen $81,000 paid for Amazon, cable bills, streaming services, and travel.
## Suffolk DA charges
Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney charged Agtsteribbe with grand larceny and forgery.
## Falsified veteran status
Agtsteribbe submitted fake military documents to join multiple veterans organizations.
## Arrested on Monday
Agtsteribbe arrested Monday after allegedly stealing $81,000 from American Legion.
## Key takeaway

David Agtsteribbe, 58, stole $81,000 from American Legion after falsely claiming two Purple Hearts.