34 arrested in alleged food stamp fraud (New York)
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MALONE –– A year-long investigation into the misuse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits has resulted in the arrest of nearly three dozen Franklin County residents, New York State Police announced Monday.
Additional arrests are pending, troopers said.
All of the arrests are related to the arrest of 45-year-old Dennis J. Sauve of North Bangor, the owner of the Old Time Butcher Block in Brushton. Sauve was charged Jan. 16 with third-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps, both felonies, for allegedly allowing customers to exchange their food stamps for cash or to purchase alcohol with them.
The investigation was initiated by the Franklin County Department of Social Services Fraud Unit and involved the state police, the Distirct Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Those charged as a result of the investigation are:
• Ryan R. Avery, 32, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Amanda J. Back-Pinette, 22, of Hogansburg, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Randy A. Bassette, 47 of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card and misuse of food stamps.
• David L. Boland, 54, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Clifton F. Campbell, 72, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Stephanie M. Chenaille, 27, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Cheryl A. Cholcoat, 58, of Constable, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card and misuse of food stamps.
• Hope M. Delaney, 21, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Karen A. Godin, 53, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Patrick J. Harbeson, 52, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Steven E. Horner, 66, of Malone, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Anthony G. Hosler, 39, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Leanne L. Kirkpatrick, 37, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Heather N. LaFlesh, 28, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Nicole K. LaShomb, 28, of North Lawrence, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Kevin J. LaVare, 47, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Patrick M. LePage, 24, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps. LePage was additional charged with violating the terms of his parole.
• Angela M. Mulverhill, 32, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Carson D. Perry, 65, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Misty M. Peterson, 35, of Constable, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny, misuse of food stamps and making a false written statement.
• Susan E. Pierce, 31, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Jessia A. Pritchard, 29, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Gerald J. Robinson, 56, of Constable, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Chantel A. Snyder, 33, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Floyd L. Snyder Jr. 52, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Steven J. Snyder, 33, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Christine M. Stutes, 39, of Chateaugay, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Nichole M. Thomas, 26, of Chateaugay, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• April L. Thorne, 31, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• David H. Thorne, 28, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Lynn M. Trimm, 34, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Bonnie J. Waldron, 50, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Vincent J. Waldron, 67, of Malone, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Haley M. Wilcox, 26, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
All of the accused except LaFlesh, LePage and Peterson were released on appearance tickets returnable in Moira Town Court. LaFlesh was committed to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 bond; LePage was committed to jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; and Peterson was released on an appearance ticket returnable in Malone Town Court.
MALONE –– A year-long investigation into the misuse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits has resulted in the arrest of nearly three dozen Franklin County residents, New York State Police announced Monday.
Additional arrests are pending, troopers said.
All of the arrests are related to the arrest of 45-year-old Dennis J. Sauve of North Bangor, the owner of the Old Time Butcher Block in Brushton. Sauve was charged Jan. 16 with third-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps, both felonies, for allegedly allowing customers to exchange their food stamps for cash or to purchase alcohol with them.
The investigation was initiated by the Franklin County Department of Social Services Fraud Unit and involved the state police, the Distirct Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
Those charged as a result of the investigation are:
• Ryan R. Avery, 32, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Amanda J. Back-Pinette, 22, of Hogansburg, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Randy A. Bassette, 47 of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card and misuse of food stamps.
• David L. Boland, 54, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Clifton F. Campbell, 72, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Stephanie M. Chenaille, 27, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Cheryl A. Cholcoat, 58, of Constable, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card and misuse of food stamps.
• Hope M. Delaney, 21, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Karen A. Godin, 53, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, petit larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Patrick J. Harbeson, 52, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Steven E. Horner, 66, of Malone, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Anthony G. Hosler, 39, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Leanne L. Kirkpatrick, 37, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Heather N. LaFlesh, 28, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Nicole K. LaShomb, 28, of North Lawrence, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Kevin J. LaVare, 47, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Patrick M. LePage, 24, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps. LePage was additional charged with violating the terms of his parole.
• Angela M. Mulverhill, 32, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Carson D. Perry, 65, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Misty M. Peterson, 35, of Constable, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny, misuse of food stamps and making a false written statement.
• Susan E. Pierce, 31, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Jessia A. Pritchard, 29, of North Bangor, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Gerald J. Robinson, 56, of Constable, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Chantel A. Snyder, 33, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Floyd L. Snyder Jr. 52, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Steven J. Snyder, 33, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Christine M. Stutes, 39, of Chateaugay, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Nichole M. Thomas, 26, of Chateaugay, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• April L. Thorne, 31, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• David H. Thorne, 28, of Brushton, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Lynn M. Trimm, 34, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Bonnie J. Waldron, 50, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Vincent J. Waldron, 67, of Malone, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
• Haley M. Wilcox, 26, of Moira, was charged with second-degree criminal use of a public benefit card, fourth-degree grand larceny and misuse of food stamps.
All of the accused except LaFlesh, LePage and Peterson were released on appearance tickets returnable in Moira Town Court. LaFlesh was committed to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 bond; LePage was committed to jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond; and Peterson was released on an appearance ticket returnable in Malone Town Court.
THIS is precisely why the law abiding citizens who actually NEED and appreciate the help they get are ostracized and looked down on. Because of trash like this. I don't know how businesses get away with this stuff either. On my job my cash register would be a big block to any such thing.
I wish massachusetts would crack down like this. There are way too many people taking advantage of public aide costing us Millions of dollars.
Assistance programs used to be used like a crutch to help those get back on their feet but now it is more like a wheelchair for the dishonest to roll through life.
Meanwhile, we still await any serious criminal charges against those responsible for the crash of 2008. Remember kids, if you're going to defraud, think big. That way, not only will you get away with it, you'll attract millions in government subsidies and bonuses from your own crooked employers.
I wish massachusetts would crack down like this. There are way too many people taking advantage of public aide costing us Millions of dollars.
Assistance programs used to be used like a crutch to help those get back on their feet but now it is more like a wheelchair for the dishonest to roll through life.
I'm from Mass. originally and I agree that state is absurd. Remember the case of the firefighter who was getting some ridiculous disability pension for a back injury and he was out competing in bodybuilding competitions? And the freaking jury voted to let him keep his benefits.
My mom was recently hospitalized in Boston and her roommate was this obese white lady who was there with complications due to cigarette smoking. My mom said the whole time she was there, her and her husband were trying to come up with ways to get more welfare and food stamps out of the State. It's ridiculous.
I'd be surprised if they weren't, it's like 85% white there.
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