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Phoenix woman charged with welfare fraud
Posted: 11.08.2011 at 10:27 AM
Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman anchors the 5:00p, 5:30p, and 6:00p newcasts on WSTM/NBC and serves as News Content Manager for the CNY Central media group.

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Cherrie Alexander-Marks  / Courtesy: Oswego Co. Sheriff's Dept.
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NEW HAVEN, OSWEGO CO. -- A Phoenix woman is facing welfare fraud charges.

40-year-old Cherrie Alexander-Marks, of 354 County Route 57A, is accused of illegally getting Medicaid and Food Stamp benefits from the Oswego County Department of Social Services valued at more than $5,000.

She's charged with grand larceny, welfare fraud and offering a false instrument for filing.

She was arraigned in New Haven Town Court and released on her own recognizance. She's due back in the Town of Mexico Court today.

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