Amity-based State Police say they arrested 57-year-old
Demetria E. Johnson of Cuba for Welfare Fraud 3rd Degree and Filing a False
Instrument 1st Degree. An investigation led Troopers to discover Johnson had
allegedly filed false paperwork with Allegany County DSS while applying for
public assistance, which resulted in her receiving $448.00 in benefits to which
she was not entitled. Johnson was arrested and issued an appearance ticket for
Belmont Village Court, where she is due to appear in December.
While conducting a traffic stop on State Route 19 in Amity,
state police arrested 20-year-old Kaylee Allessi of Elma in Erie County. She
was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance as well as a
violation offense. Court action is pending.