On April 5-16, 2010, Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office conducted a warrant sweep of suspects wanted in connection with Welfare Fraud allegations. During the operation, 11 felony 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:

          • Alfredo Gutierrez of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $1,493
          • Teresa Herrera of Dinuba, alleged fraud amount, $55,782
          • Armando Sandoval of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $3,978
          • Anna Flores-Arzola of Tulare, alleged fraud amount,$3,978
          • Rose Whitendale of Lindsay, alleged fraud amount, $17,132
          • Shannon Stubblefield of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $1,400
          • Stephen Stubblefield of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $1,400
          • Robin Roberts of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $1,440
          • Katina Wilson of Porterville, alleged fraud amount, $5,125
          • Maria Saucedo of Kerman, alleged fraud amount, $1,272
          • Marissa Ana Velasquez of Visalia, alleged fraud amount $16,967

Additionally, five other people were arrested at local welfare offices. These individuals were seeking aid/benefits when their outstanding felony warrants were located. The warrants totaled a combined bail of $160,000.

Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office will continue investigating all allegations of Welfare Fraud and additional arrests are pending.

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