On August 19-20, 2010, Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office conducted an arrest warrant sweep of suspects wanted in connection with allegedly committing In-Home Supportive Service (IHSS) Fraud. During the operation, five 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.

The arrests were made as a result of IHSS Fraud investigations conducted over the past two months by the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office IHSS Fraud Unit. The suspects wanted on the warrants allegedly committed a combined $89,587.80 of IHSS Fraud. The individuals charged with alleged IHSS Fraud are as follows:

• Myrtle Floyd of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $67,409.00

• Monica Werner of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $5,111.10

• Harless Dailey of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $3,798.75

• Willie Robinson of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $3,298.00

• Antonio Videau of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $9,970.95

Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office will be continuing investigations of all allegations regarding IHSS Fraud and additional arrests are pending.

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