Grand Larceny 3rd, Welfare Fraud 3rd
Allegany County Sheriff Scott Cicirello reports that on June 26th, 2025, Deputies of the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office arrested Gretchen Brewer, age 67, of Friendship, New York. It is alleged that Brewer, did knowingly and with intent to defraud failed to disclose income to the Allegany County Department of Social Services and in doing so obtained benefits of $4,993.00 she was not entitled to. Brewer was charged with Grand Larceny 3rd and Welfare Fraud 3rd, both Class D Felonies.
Brewer was processed and turned over to the Allegany County Jail awaiting central arraignment.
The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Allegany County Department of Social Services Fraud Unit.
