(Jan 17 2009) - Porterville Police Dept - Press Release
by Sgt. Larry Rodriguez - Porterville Police Dept :
On Friday, January 16, 2009, at approximately 4:25 p.m. the victim reported a subject fraudulently used her EBT card at various locations in Porterville.
Officer Miller began a lengthy investigation and was able to identify three different suspects. Through the investigation Officer Miller arrested Jessica Oliver-Hoffman, Heather Wall, and Miguel Garcia.
Ms. Oliver-Hoffman originally had limited access to the victim’s card and traded it to Ms. Wall. Ms. Wall used the card and then sold it to Mr. Garcia, who also used the card.
Mr. Garcia was transported to the Tulare County Sheriff Department, Porterville Sub-Station, while Ms. Oliver-Hoffman and Ms. Wall were transported to the Tulare County Sheriff Department Bob Wiley Detention Facility.
All three subjects were booked on charges of 475 PC-Fraud; 459 PC-Burglary; and 182 PC-Conspiracy to Commit Fraud.
For more info regarding this case contact Investigating Officer(s)
Officer G. Miller or Supervising Officer C. Jordan at (559) 782-7400.
