POUGHKEEPSIE – A Beacon woman was arrested by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and charged with larceny and welfare fraud.
In October 2014, the sheriff’s office began an investigation into the theft of daycare benefits and determined that Cindy Rivera, 37, was a suspect. She allegedly stole over $41,000 in daycare benefits over a one-year period by continuing to collect the benefits while concealing the fact that her husband was home and able to watch their kids.
Rivera was arrested on September 30 and charged with grand larceny and welfare fraud, both as felonies. She was released to reappear in Poughkeepsie City Court at a later date.
