An Auburn woman was arrested on a felony warrant in connection with a welfare fraud investigation, according to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Brian Schenck said Audrey D. Oattes, 36, of Auburn, was arrested June 11 and charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree welfare fraud, first-degree offering a false instrument for filing and felony misuse of food stamps.
Oattes was processed and arraigned in Auburn City Court, where she was released on her own recognizance, deputies said.
The case was investigated by members of the Cayuga County Department of Social Services Case Integrity Unit with assistance from the sheriff’s office Criminal Investigation Division and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said anyone with information about the case can contact deputies at 315-253-1222 or submit tips through the county’s SaferWatch app.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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