{"id":63783,"date":"2025-04-16T16:37:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T20:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=63783"},"modified":"2025-04-16T16:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T20:37:56","slug":"orleans-county-sheriffs-office-announces-arrest-in-child-cancer-fraud-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/04\/16\/orleans-county-sheriffs-office-announces-arrest-in-child-cancer-fraud-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Sheriff’s Office announces arrest in child cancer fraud scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Lynn Horn, (no age provided), a Village of Medina resident, in connection with fraudulent activity involving the misuse of a donation program intended to assist children battling cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horn is accused of submitting multiple fraudulent applications to Hopecam, a charitable organization that provides tablets, chrome books and other supplies to children diagnosed with cancer. The organization, which has supported countless families in need, relies on donations to provide these devices to improve the lives and education of young cancer patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investigation revealed that Horn filled out false applications containing misleading information in an attempt to obtain devices under false pretenses. In one of the fraudulent transactions, Horn is also accused of using the personal and professional information of an Orleans County Department of Social Services (DSS) worker to complete the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The actions of Ms. Horn are not only a betrayal of a charitable cause, but they also take resources away from the children and families who desperately need them,” said Sheriff Christopher Bourke of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office. “Our office will continue to investigate and hold accountable those who attempt to exploit organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable communities.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horn was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation and issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Ridgeway Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the matter. Anyone with information about the case or similar fraudulent activity is encouraged to contact the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press release The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Lynn Horn, (no age provided), a Village of Medina resident, in connection with fraudulent activity involving the misuse of a donation program intended to assist children battling cancer. Horn is accused of submitting multiple fraudulent applications to Hopecam, \u2026<\/p>\n

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