Wethersfield Woman Charged With Stealing Food Stamp Benefits: State

WETHERSFIELD, CT — State authorities said Thursday a Wethersfield woman has been charged with stealing $2,843 from a program financed by the state Department of Social Services.

The state Division of Criminal Justice said Terri Gaston, 60, of Wethersfield, was charged by Inspectors from the Statewide Prosecution Bureau of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney on Tuesday with first-degree larceny.

According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Gaston received $2,843 in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) she was not entitled to receive from February 2022 to December 2022.

Authorities alleged Gaston failed to report earned income she received, which had she done so, would have made her ineligible to receive SNAP benefits during this time period.

Gaston appeared Thursday in New Britain Superior Court, where her case was continued to May 5.

The Connecticut Department of Social Services investigative division submitted the arrest warrant application for Gaston.

The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Susan Hatfield of the Statewide Prosecution Bureau.