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by News Department on 07/17/18

Fraud charges...




The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General Filed Felony Charges against a Minersville Borough Police Officer for fraudulently obtaining thousands of dollars in SNAP and Medical Assistance benefits.

 According to Skook News, the officer was identified as Ashley L. Michel of Pottsville and it is reported that she fraudulently received $7, 254.34 in benefits.

 In August 2017, Ms. Michel was employed by the Minersville Police Department as a part time patrol officer and did not report that employment or income. 

The offense is graded as a felony of the third degree with a maximum penalty of seven years in prison a fine of $15,000 and a mandatory disqualification period from the SNAP program. 

The defendant was arraigned on July 12, 2018 and a preliminary hearing is set for July 25, 2018.


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