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Hemlock man defrauded Ontario County DSS out of over $14K

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The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Hemlock resident following an investigation into illegally obtained public benefits.

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On March 15th Christopher Cassidy, 31, was found to have obtained benefits from DSS and Geneva Housing Authority by filing false documents and failing to report employment.

As result, he stole $4,595 in SNAP benefits and $10,288 in Section 8 Housing Benefits.

Cassidy was arrested for two counts of grand larceny and will answer the charges at a later date.