Mill Hall woman charged with welfare fraud

LOCK HAVEN,PA – Tasha M. Stephens, 32, of Mill Hall was recently charged by the Office of The State Inspector General, with false statements, a third degree felony.

The charge was a result of an investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General concerning the allegation that Stephens obtained employment and failed to report her employment and her income to the Clinton County Assistance Office. Authorities said this caused an overpayment in benefits to her in the amount of $2,205.20.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 6. at Central Court. The defendant is currently free on bail.

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://clinton.crimewatchpa.com/da/133000/post/welfare-fraud