A Poland woman has been arrested on welfare fraud charges.

According to the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office, 35-year old Angela Perry allegedly received over $6,500 worth of benefits which she was not eligible to receive.

Perry is charged with welfare fraud, grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing, all felonies.

The Sheriff's Office Welfare Fraud Unit was assisted by the Herkimer County Department of Social Services in their investigation.

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