LIVINGSTON COUNTY — An Ossian woman was arrested on multiple charges in connection with welfare fraud. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Ossian resident, Emily Young, 30, allegedly received $4,761 in public assistance benefits illegally. As a result of the investigation Young was charged with welfare fraud 3rd, grand larceny 3rd, misuse of food stamps, and falsifying business records 1st. The … [Read more...]
Conesus Woman in Jail After Welfare Double Dipping
MOUNT MORRIS – A young woman was arrested on Monday for allegedly lying on re-certification forms for welfare benefits, whereby she was illegally given $3,535 by the Livingston County Department of Social Services. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Kelly Drake, 22, of Conesus was charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th degree and Welfare Fraud in the 4th degree, both class E felonies. It is alleged … [Read more...]