Press release
Jillian Hupp, 30, of LeRoy, was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge in Batavia Town Court on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, after pleading guilty to one count of petit larceny.
Hupp was originally charged with 1 count of Grand Larceny 4th and 4 counts of Offering a False Instrument for Filing after an investigation by the Genesee County Department of Social Services revealed that Hupp failed to report that the father of her children was also residing in the home, and she failed to report his wages.
Hupp subsequently received $2776.00 in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) she was not entitled to.
Hupp accepted the plea deal to the reduced charge of Petit Larceny and was sentenced to the one-year conditional discharge, was also disqualified from receiving SNAP benefits for one year and has made full restitution to the Genesee County Department of Social Services.
Anyone wishing to report suspected cases of Welfare Fraud in Genesee County can contact the Genesee County Department of Social Services Investigation unit at (585) 344-2580, ext. 6417 or 6541.