| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 2427 | 2018-09-25 | Troop C | Raceland Woman Arrested in Fraud Investigation |
TROOP C NEWS RELEASE September 25, 2018 Raceland Woman Arrested in Fraud Investigation Lafourche Parish – Yesterday in Raceland, Troopers with the Criminal Investigations Division Houma Field Office (CID-HFO) arrested 33-year-old Crystal Harmon after warrants were obtained for fraud totaling nearly $70,000.00. On September 18, 2017, the CID-HFO and the Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services began a joint investigation into Harmon after receiving information that she had committed fraud involving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is managed by the state of Louisiana. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that fraud in the amount of $14,569.00 was committed by Harmon. An arrest warrant was obtained in Lafourche Parish for Felony Theft, Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds, and Computer Fraud. As the investigation continued, Investigators with the Office of Inspector General for the Social Security Administration became involved. Troopers and investigators determined Ms. Harmon also committed fraud against the United States government totaling $55,017.04 while claiming assistance for a child through the Social Security office. Additional arrest warrants for Felony Theft and Maintaining False Public Records were also obtained. On September 24, 2018, Troopers and investigators located Ms. Harmon at her residence and placed her under arrest for the active warrants. All charges are being handled through the state of Louisiana 17th Judicial District and she was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. Contact Information: TFC Jesse LaGrange Louisiana State Police Troop C Public Affairs Office: (985) 857-3680 jesse.lagrange@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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