Woman Allegedly Got
Welfare Benefits in NY and PA

Another welfare fraud arrest has been made in Cattaraugus County.

28-year-old Nichole Gayton of Buffalo allegedly got more than $1,500 in cash assistance and food stamps from Cattaraugus County while she was already receiving benefits from Pennsylvania.

Besides welfare fraud, she is charged with grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing. She’s scheduled to appear in City of Olean Court on April 17.

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