LINCOLN, RI — A Providence woman was arrested on multiple fraud charges Tuesday morning.
Maria Mejia Alfaro, 46, of Providence, was taken into custody at 11:30 a.m. by Rhode Island State Police troopers.
Alfaro faces charges of giving false document to agent, employee, or public official; obtaining property by false pretenses/personation over $10,000; fraudulently obtaining public assistance over $500; and fraudulent use of food stamps over $500.
The arrest was the result of the Providence Police Department locating Alfaro.
She was processed at the Lincoln Woods Barracks and transported to Third Division District Court for arraignment.
