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(CANTON) – A Louisville, Ohio man was
arraigned earlier today in Canton Municipal Court on food stamp fraud related
charges.
Adel
Ahmed Hmeidan, 63, was arrested on September 15, on a warrant for the illegal
use of foods stamps, a fifth degree felony. He was incarcerated in the Stark
County Jail.
A&E
of Canton, LLC., also known as Welcome Food & Pizza, 846 Market Avenue
South, in Canton, was also administratively charged with two counts each of
illegal use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT),trafficking EBT and theft.
Hmeidan’s
next court appearance is scheduled for September 25. If convicted, Hmeidan
could face jail
time, fines and be forced to pay restitution. The administrative case will be presented to the
Ohio Liquor Control Commission at a later date. Possible administrative
penalties include fines, suspensions, or revocation of the liquor permit.
If
you know of any locations or individuals who are misusing food stamps or the EBT
please contact OIU at #677.
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