Woman charged with fraudulently obtaining $12K in SNAP benefits
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 04:31 · Archive
Nicole Brown, 35, of Adams, New York, was arrested on four felony charges for fraudulently obtaining over $12,000 in SNAP benefits.
Nicole Brown, 35, of Adams, New York, was arrested on four felony charges on Wednesday alleging she fraudulently obtained $12,037 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
According to an arrest report and felony complaints in Watertown City Court, investigators said Brown failed to provide accurate information about her income on an application and two periodic reports submitted to the Jefferson County Department of Social Services. She submitted these documents knowing they contained inaccurate information. The fraudulent applications and reports span from November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2024.
Brown was charged with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, third-degree grand larceny, third-degree welfare fraud and misuse of food stamps. She was processed and held pending arraignment in Watertown City Court.
How it is being reported
- Woman charged with hiding income to pocket $12K in illegal SNAP fundsA woman was arrested Wednesday on four felony charges alleging she fraudulently obtained more than $12,000 in SNAP benefits, authorities said.KY3 · 5 Nov, 03:59
- Woman charged with hiding income to pocket $12K in illegal SNAP fundsA woman was arrested Wednesday on four felony charges alleging she fraudulently obtained more than $12,000 in SNAP benefits, authorities said.KCTV5 · 5 Nov, 03:59
In this story: Nicole Brown · Jefferson County Department of Social Services · Adams · New York · Watertown City Court
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