New York (WRGB) — A Gloversville man has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into reported welfare fraud, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said Jose Alonzo-Rodriguez, from Gloversville, was arrested March 13 after a joint investigation involving multiple agencies.
Officials say Alonzo-Rodriguez failed to report that he was receiving benefits in New York City when applying for benefits in Fulton County.
As a result, investigators say he received $4,652 in SNAP benefits that he was not entitled to.
Alonzo-Rodriguez is charged with:
Two counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, Class E felonyOne count of welfare fraud in the third degree, Class D felonyOne count of grand larceny in the third degree, Class D felony
Authorities say the investigation was conducted by the sheriff’s office with assistance from:
The Fulton County Department of Social ServicesThe Fulton County District Attorney’s Office
Alonzo-Rodriguez was processed at the sheriff’s office and released on an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear in Johnstown City Court at a later date.
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Welfare fraud arrests totaling more than $15,000 made in Fulton County