On April 26-27, 2012, Investigators from the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office conducted a warrant sweep of suspects wanted in connection with allegedly committing Welfare Fraud. During the operation, six felony arrest warrants were served. The suspects were booked into jail.

• Tammy Ainsworth, age 41, of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $4,836
• Celeste Marquez, age 34, of Tulare, alleged fraud amount, $18,249
• Ysabel Lopez, age 27, of Lindsay, alleged fraud amount, $4,022
• Chelsea Rowland, age 23, of Visalia, alleged fraud amount, $3,742
• Monica Martinez, age 32, of Ridgecrest, alleged fraud amount, $12,356
• Susanna Diaz, age 26, of Merced, alleged fraud amount, $5,626

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

Media inquiries can be directed to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney
Shani D. Jenkins (559) 636-5494.