LEICESTER — Livingston County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a Leicester woman who allegedly fraudulently received over $3,000 in welfare benefits. According to a press release from Livingston County Undersheriff Matt Bean, Valerie Bogner, 31, was charged with welfare fraud 3rd degree, grand larceny in the 3rd degree, and misuse of food stamps. Investigator Dan Rittenhouse handled the case and alleges that Bogner applied for and … [Read more...]
Wayland Woman Charged with Welfare Fraud
LIVNGSTON COUNTY - A Wayland woman reveiving social service benefits was charged with grand larceny and welfare fraud after allegedly taking in over $1,000 in benefits. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Cassandra Cansdale, 23, was charged with felony Grand Larceny in the 4th degree and Welfare Fraud in the 4th degree. “There was a misundertanding, the people who wrote statements against me … [Read more...]
Double Dipping on Welfare Benefits Leads to Felony Charges
LIMA — A couple that was allegedly receiving food stamps failed to disclose unemployment income resulting in felony charges. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, on May 4 Sheriff's Investigator Gene Chichester arrested Seth M. Goins, 36, and Susan M. Goins, 35, on charges of felony Welfare Fraud in the 4th Degree, felony Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, and Misuse of Food Stamps. Allegedly, Seth … [Read more...]
Cops Slam Welfare Fraud Fugitive with Multiple Felonies
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a fugitive on several felony charges. According to a press release from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, Anthony Cassata, 53, was arrested in 2015 for felony Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, but he fled the state. A Superior Court Bench Warrant for his arrest was issued and numerous attempts were made to take Cassata into custody. Sheriff's Office Investigators … [Read more...]
Cops Arrest Avon Woman for Welfare Fraud
AVON – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested an Avon resident for allegedly defrauding the welfare system of over $1,000. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Karen M. Davis, 50, was arrested for felony Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Investigator Dan Rittenhouse arrested Davis on Jan. 3. The investigation alleges that Davis applied for and … [Read more...]
Welfare Fraud Investigation Ends with 2 Felonies
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a woman on felony charges for allegedly committing welfare fraud. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Rebecca Garrison was arrested for felony Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree and felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. The Sheriff's Office alleges that Garrison applied for and had been receiving benefits from … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Arrest Woman for Over $2K Welfare Fraud
MOUNT MORRIS — The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Houghton, NY resident for allegedly defrauding the welfare system. According to a press release from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, Donna Shelton, 44, was arrested for Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree, Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, and Offering a False Written Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, all of which … [Read more...]
Livingston County Arrests PA Woman for $3.4K Welfare Fraud
MOUNT MORRIS – A Pennsylvania resident is facing multiple felony charges after a joint investigation by Livingston County's Sheriff's Office, Department of Social Services and District Attorney's Office. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Brittany Layne, 30, of Elkland, PA, was arrested for Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, felony Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Falsifying Business Records in the … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Man Jailed for $277 in Welfare Fraud
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A Mount Morris man is being held in jail for allegedly fraudulently obtaining $277 in welfare benefits. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty, they arrested James A. Lemen, 58, on multiple felonies and misdemeanors relating to Welfare Fraud. The charges included Falsifying Business Records in the first degree, Welfare Fraud in the fifth degree, Petit Larceny and Misuse of Food … [Read more...]
Nunda Woman Catches 3 Felonies for $3K Welfare Fraud
MOUNT MORRIS – A Nunda woman is accused of fraudulently collecting a felony amount of welfare benefits. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Amber Garwood, 25, of Nunda, was charged with felony Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, felony Welfare Fraud in the Third Degree, and felony Misuse of Food Stamps. It is alleged that Garwood obtained public assistance through the Livingston County Department of … [Read more...]
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