Long Island police officer charged with stealing $200,000 from sick fellow officer, spending on OnlyFans and luxury living

An Oakdale man and Nassau County police officer, Leonard Cagno, 39, was charged Wednesday with second-degree grand larceny after prosecutors said he duped a fellow officer out of $200,000, claiming the money would fund BW Media Consulting and yield a return.

Prosecutors allege Cagno drained the cash within about two months, using it on a new car, mortgage payments, credit card debt, gambling and high-end dining, and then funding numerous online subscriptions, including OnlyFans. The money was promised to be invested through BW Media Consulting, and the sick officer expected a return on the investment. Investigators say the alleged scheme unfolded while the victim, a fellow officer, was still recovering from a serious illness and trusting his colleague to handle the funds responsibly.

Witnesses say the accused redirected the funds into his own uses, including purchasing a new vehicle, making mortgage payments, paying down credit card debt and supporting what prosecutors described as a pattern of porn subscriptions and other luxury expenditures. Investigators noted spending also extended to gambling and fine dining before the entire sum was exhausted, all within a two-month window.

Cagno appeared in Suffolk County Court on the charge, pleadi ng not guilty before Judge Jennifer Henry, and was released without bail on his own recognizance. He has been with the Nassau County Police Department since 2015, according to salary records, and is due back in court on Oct. 22. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the case underscores how trust between law enforcement officers can be abused for personal financial gain.

"This defendant is alleged to have preyed upon that trust for his own financial gain, and in so doing, violated one of the most important bonds in law enforcement," Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney said in a statement accompanying the filing of charges. The DA described the allegations as a shocking betrayal of the profession and the oath shared by officers who rely on each other for safety and integrity.

The investigation remains active as prosecutors seek to recover funds and determine the full extent of the conduct. Legal experts note that grand larceny counts carry significant penalties if the defendant is ultimately convicted, though bail decisions and potential plea offers will continue to unfold as the case proceeds.

The case has drawn attention to questions about oversight and trust within law enforcement ranks, particularly when financial arrangements involve colleagues. While authorities did not indicate whether Cagno faces additional internal discipline, prosecutors emphasized that the alleged conduct betrayed the core principle of mutual aid among officers. Officials also cautioned that investigations of this type require meticulous financial tracing to trace the movement of funds through accounts and purchases, as investigators said the money appeared to have moved through a series of personal expenditures rather than into any legitimate business venture.

If convicted on the grand larceny charge, Cagno could face substantial prison time and restitution requirements. The court date on Oct. 22 will determine the next phase of the process, including the possibility of further disclosures from the defense or prosecution as the case advances. For now, prosecutors say the case serves as a stark reminder that trust—central to the work of law enforcement—must be safeguarded both on and off duty.