Media Release:
Grand Larceny 3rd,
Welfare Fraud 3rd,
False Written
Instrument 1st
Allegany County Sheriff Scott
Cicirello reports that on February 5, 2024, Deputies of the Allegany County
Sheriff’s Office arrested Ashely Curry, age 33, of Scio, New York. It is
alleged that Curry, did knowingly and with intent to defraud presented false documents
and information to the Allegany County Department of Social Services and in
doing so obtained benefits of $3480.
Curry was charged with Offering a False Written instrument in the first
degree a Class E Felony, Grand Larceny 3rd and Welfare Fraud 3rd
both Class D Felonies.
Curry was arraigned and released on
her own recognizance to reappear at the Village of Belmont Court at a later
date.
The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the
Allegany County Department of Social Services Fraud Unit, and the District
Attorney’s Office.