A woman already incarcerated in the Steuben County Jail is facing new charges after allegedly using another person’s benefit card to obtain unauthorized public assistance.
Sheriff Jim Allard announced that on June 17, investigators arrested Hanna M. Fuller, 22, in connection with the alleged misuse of food stamps. Authorities say Fuller used the benefit card on March 28, which had been issued by the county’s Department of Social Services.
Fuller is charged with Misuse of Food Stamps and Petit Larceny. She will appear in Centralized Arraignment Court and will remain in custody at the Steuben County Jail.
Sheriff Allard credited the Steuben County Department of Social Services Fraud and Legal Affairs Unit, as well as the District Attorney’s Office, for their support in the investigation.
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