Former Healey Staffer Accused of Fraudulently Obtaining SNAP Benefits

Former Healey staffer accused of fraudulently obtaining SNAP benefits

Lamar Cook, a former member of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s staff, is facing new federal charges. He was arrested Wednesday and is expected to appear in federal court in Boston.

Ex-state employee Lamar Cook accused of SNAP benefits fraud

A former state employee who was fired after being charged in a cocaine trafficking case now faces federal charges for benefits fraud.

Former aide to Gov. Healey arrested in connection with SNAP fraud

A former Massachusetts state official was arrested in connection with fraudulently obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.Lamar Cook, 46, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with one count of SNAP fraud and wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Cook is scheduled to appear Wednesday in federal court in Boston.

Former governor's aide LaMar Cook charged with SNAP fraud while awaiting drug trafficking trial

Former governor's aide LaMar Cook was arrested for alleged SNAP and wire fraud while on pre-trial release for an indictment on cocaine trafficking and firearm charges.

LaMar Cook, former Healey aide facing drug trafficking case, arrested on federal SNAP fraud charges - The Boston Globe

LaMar D. Cook, a former aide to Governor Maura Healey who was already facing state drug trafficking charges, was arrested Wednesday on charges he fraudulently obtained federal food assistance benefits.

Ex-Healey aide and alleged cocaine dealer charged with SNAP, wire fraud

Lamar Cook, Gov. Maura Healey’s former deputy director for Western Massachusetts accused of drug trafficking out of state buildings, has been charged with SNAP benefits fraud by federal investigators.