On April 1-2, 2010, Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office conducted a two-day arrest warrant sweep of suspects wanted in connection with allegedly committing In Home Supportive Service (IHSS) fraud. During the operation, nine felony and two misdemeanor arrest warrants were served. The suspects were either booked into the Tulare County Main Jail or surrendered to the Tulare County Superior Court with assistance from the Investigators.

The arrests were made as a result of IHSS fraud investigations conducted over the past two months by the Tulare County District Attorney’s IHSS Fraud Unit. The suspects wanted on the warrants allegedly committed a combined $92,347.82 worth of fraud. The individuals arrested and charged with alleged IHSS fraud are as follows:

     -  James and Mary Rollins of Poplar, alleged fraud amount, $63,557.10
     -  Elva Ruiz of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $3,068.48
     -  Adam Ramirez of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $2,648.40
     -  Phouvy Inthasone of Porterville, alleged fraud amount, $344.25
     -  Esfyndar Goshtassebi of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $1,336.25
     -  Joseph Garcia of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $8,939.64
     -  Doria McClintock of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $415.95
     -  Leaundra Smith and April Harper of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $4,835.70
     -  Daniel Hernandez of Earlimart, alleged fraud amount, $7,202.05

Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office will continue investigating all allegations of IHSS fraud. Additional arrests are pending.

Contact Person: Assistant District Attorney, Shani D. Jenkins (559) 733-6411