Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts, stealing $81K from veterans group

Prosecutors on Long Island announced criminal charges Tuesday against David Agtsteribbe, 58, accusing him of falsely claiming to have received two Purple Hearts and stealing more than $81,000 from the Hampton Bays American Legion. The complaint alleges he falsified military records to obtain benefits and used the organization’s money for personal expenses. Agtsteribbe had been dishonorably discharged from the Army after a court-martial conviction in 1988.