The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Waterloo resident on several felony charges after a welfare fraud investigation.
Deputies say Joshua Hernandes, 37, of Waterloo was charged with offering a false instrument for filing, welfare fraud, grand larceny, and misuse of food stamps – all felonies – after an investigation.
Hernandes is accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits from Seneca County.
All of the charges will be answered at a later date.
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