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Three separate complaints were filed with the Insurance Fraud Unit, each indicating Bickham committed insurance fraud and forgery. One complaint dates back to October 2011 when Bickham filed for short term disability and received benefits totaling $36, 060.00 through June 2014. In support of her disability claim, she submitted numerous altered and forged documents. Another complaint was the result of an alleged vehicle burglary in July 2013, where Bickham claimed $2,175 worth of stereo equipment stolen. During the investigation, it was learned that she submitted fraudulent documentation in support of a vehicle burglary. In April 2014, Bickham again filed an insurance claim for alleged hail damage to her vehicle totaling $4,120.00. The investigation indicated that the damage was not consistent with hail and was found to be made by hand.

A warrant was signed and Bickham was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on April 29, 2015. Bickham’s bond was set at $34,500.00.

LSP Investigators work closely with the LA Department of Insurance, local judicial offices, and the Louisiana Attorney General’s office in successfully bringing individuals involved in committing insurance fraud to justice. The Insurance Fraud Unit has field offices located throughout the state in which Troopers investigate various types of insurance fraud cases such as staged crashes, “jump-in” crashes, fraudulent injury claims, worker’s compensation fraud, forged medical records, and inflated property claims. For more information and/or to contact the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit visit www.lsp.org/ifu.html.

The public plays an integral role in identifying suspects accused of these crimes and is strongly urged to report criminal or suspicious activity. If citizens have information related to criminal activity, they are encouraged to use the “See Something Send Something” application which will connect them and their mobile devices to criminal intelligence centers nationwide. “See Something Send Something” is a nationwide suspicious activity reporting (SAR) tool for citizens to help in the fight against terrorism and criminal activity. Additionally, the free app has information on what to look for and when to submit suspicious activity reports along with how to receive important alerts. The application can be found at My Mobile Witness, Inc. please visit http://www.mymobilewitness.com/consumer-services.php. This system is not intended for emergency situations. For situations requiring an immediate response, call 911 or your local law enforcement directly.

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 Section
Office: (504) 471-2780
Melissa.Matey@la.gov
www.LSP.org
www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice