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New Woodstock Man Charged with Welfare Fraud
Madison County Sheriff's Office
A New Woodstock man has been arrested for welfare fraud.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office says 25-year old Edward Nelson allegedly failed to report income to the Department of Social Services from June to September of this year.
They say as a result, Nelson received over $2,000 he was not eligible for.
Nelson is charged with welfare fraud and grand larceny.
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