Woman charged with fraudulently obtaining $12K in SNAP benefits

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 04:31 · Archive

A woman in New York was arrested on felony charges for fraudulently obtaining over $12,000 in SNAP benefits by hiding her income.

Nicole Brown, 35, of Adams, New York, was arrested on four felony charges alleging she fraudulently obtained $12,037 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from the Jefferson County Department of Social Services.

According to arrest reports and felony complaints filed in Watertown City Court, Brown is charged with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, third-degree grand larceny, third-degree welfare fraud and misuse of food stamps. The charges relate to the period from November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2024.

Investigators allege that Brown obtained the benefits under false pretences by failing to provide accurate information about her income. She submitted an application and two periodic reports to the Department of Social Services that she knew contained inaccurate information.

Brown was arrested on Wednesday, 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.Kfyrtv · 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.Valleynewslive · 5 Nov, 03:59

In this story: Nicole Brown · Jefferson County Department of Social Services · Adams · New York

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