On Monday, investigators with the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested Abagale Croft, 27, of Corning.
The arrest follows an investigation into incidents that allegedly occurred on August 6, October 17, and December 13, 2025. It is alleged that Croft offered a false instrument for filing to the Steuben County Department of Social Services. As a result, she allegedly received benefits from the department that she was not eligible to receive.
Croft is charged with Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, which is a class E felony. Following her arrest, Croft was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to answer the charges in the Village of Bath Court at a later date.
Sheriff Jim Allard thanked the Steuben County Department of Social Services Fraud and Legal Affairs Unit and the District Attorney’s Office for their assistance in this investigation.
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.












