FORT EDWARD — William A. Kaminski, 55, of Glens Falls, was arrested Thursday on charges of welfare fraud in the third degree, a class D felony.
The arrest followed a joint investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County Department of Social Services, according to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy.
Investigators determined that Kaminski committed a fraudulent act and received benefits from the Washington County Department of Social Services that he was not eligible for.
The fraudulent benefits totaled more than $3,000.
The incident occurred at 383 Broadway in Fort Edward.
Kaminski was arraigned in Central Arraignment and released on his own recognizance.
He is scheduled to appear in Town of Fort Edward Court at a future date.
