A joint investigation by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Social Services resulted in the arrest of a Steuben County man on four felony charges.
It is alleged that from August 1st of 2022 to September 30th of 2024, Donald Hastings, Junior, offered a false instrument for filing to the Steuben County Department of Social Services and received benefits of $4,635.13 that he was not eligible to receive.
Hastings is charged with offering a False Instrument for Filing, Falsifying Business Records, Welfare Fraud and Grand Larceny, all felonies.
The 37-year-old Addison man was released on an appearance ticket following his arraignment.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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