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1411 2014-05-14 Troop B Office of Motor Vehicles Employee Arrested for Theft

TROOP B - NEWS RELEASE

May 14, 2014
Office of Motor Vehicles Employee Arrested for Theft

St. Bernard Parish – This morning, Louisiana State Police Detectives assigned to the Bureau of Investigations arrested Juanita Rainey (W/F, age 50) of Slidell, LA, for Felony Theft and Malfeasance in Office. Rainey was an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicles in Chalmette, LA.

The investigation began after detectives received information relating to suspected criminal activity at the OMV Chalmette office. The investigation revealed that Rainey pocketed over $500 worth of fees paid by customers for insurance violations. She would then utilize state computers to alter the fee amounts owed by customers to show a zero balance. An arrest warrant was obtained and Rainey was booked into the St. Bernard Parish Correctional Center. The investigation is on-going and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Anyone wishing to report criminal or suspicious activity to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, New Orleans Field Office is urged to contact detectives at 504-310-7000.

The Louisiana State Police on-line reporting system is also available to the public through a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can access the form by visiting www.lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link.



Contact Information:
TFC Melissa Matey
Louisiana State Police – Troop B
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (504) 471-2780
Melissa.matey@la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice
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