New York (WRGB) \u2014 A Gloversville man has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into reported welfare fraud, according to the Fulton County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Fulton County Sheriff\u2019s Office said Jose Alonzo-Rodriguez, from Gloversville, was arrested March 13 after a joint investigation involving multiple agencies.<\/p>\n
Officials say Alonzo-Rodriguez failed to report that he was receiving benefits in New York City when applying for benefits in Fulton County.<\/p>\n
As a result, investigators say he received $4,652 in SNAP benefits that he was not entitled to.<\/p>\n
Alonzo-Rodriguez is charged with:<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Authorities say the investigation was conducted by the sheriff\u2019s office with assistance from:<\/p>\n
The Fulton County Department of Social ServicesThe Fulton County District Attorney\u2019s Office<\/p>\n
Alonzo-Rodriguez was processed at the sheriff\u2019s office and released on an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear in Johnstown City Court at a later date.<\/p>\n
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