JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Jones County woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $70,000 in SNAP benefits.

According to the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS), Yadera Cabellero was arrested on July 10, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation.

MDHS announced that Cabellero received $70,274 in SNAP benefits by not reporting household income and composition accurately to the agency. Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the case was referred to the Jones County District Attorney’s Office.

The Jones County District Attorney secured an indictment on June 24, 2025, and Cabellero was later arrested by Jones County officials.

Suspected fraud can be reported to MDHS online by submitting the MDHS Fraud Tip Form at Report Fraud – Mississippi Department of Human Services, by calling the Fraud Tip Line at 1-(800)-299-6905, or emailing fraud@mdhs.ms.gov.