Three Women Charged with Food Benefit Fraud in Greenwood, SC

Greenwood, SC

This week, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) charged three women with food benefit fraud, including one from Greenwood County. The arrests were carried out by the department’s Office of Inspector General.

Special agents detained Erin Elizabeth Barber, 48, from Greenwood; Sasha Michelle Price, 36, from Dillon County; and Robyn A. Davis, 45, from Horry County. Each has been charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps exceeding $10,000.

Details of the Charges

The affidavit details allegations against Barber, who is accused of obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits based on the submission of eight fraudulent SNAP application forms. Barber reportedly received a total of $21,445 in benefits over two separate periods: between April 2019 and March 2020, and from October 2020 to September 2023.

Barber was booked into the Greenwood County Detention Center. The Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitors Office is prosecuting her case.

Weather Update

The weather today in Greenwood will see a mix of clouds and sun early, followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. There is a slight chance of an afternoon shower. Residents can expect a high temperatures to reach 87°F with northwest winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, a shower is possible in the early hours with the skies remaining cloudy. The low temperature is expected to dip to 62°F, with northeast winds between 5 to 10 mph.

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