South Dakota
Former South Dakota DSS employee indicted for allegedly stealing voucher to buy groceries
A former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee was indicted on one count of social services fraud Thursday, according to a press release from the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.
Amalia Escalante Barrientos, 28, allegedly used a stolen DSS voucher to purchase groceries for personal use, according to the press release. The incident occurred at a Brookings business Oct. 11.
The Brookings woman has not yet appeared for an initial hearing, according to Minnehaha County court documents.
According to Open SD, Barrientos’ wage is listed at $26.58 hourly.
If convicted, Barrientos could serve up to one year in the county jail, a $2,000 fine, or both, according to the press release.