Camden County Man Charged In Large-Scale Food Assistance Theft Scheme

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 8:00 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ.- A 36-year-old Gloucester Township, New Jersey, man is potentially facing up to a decade in New Jersey State Prison after being criminally charged earlier this month in connection with receiving over $30,000 in fraudulent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds.

     According to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, Andre Streater, 36, of Gloucester Township, New Jersey, was charged with one count of second-degree Identity Theft; third-degree Forgery; third-degree Theft by Deception; and fourth-degree Possession of Fraudulent Receipts. Streater was served and processed on the charges on December 3, 2025, at the Camden County Correctional Facility, where he is being detained on an unrelated matter.

According The Filings In The Criminal Complaint

     According to court documents, in July 2025, Officials with the Camden County Board of Social Services contacted the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office regarding numerous SNAP applications submitted under different individuals using the same residential mailing address and phone number.

     During the ensuing investigation led by Detective Krisren Blantz of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, it was determined that Streater was responsible for submitting SNAP applications using the personal identifying information of more than 40 individuals between June 7, 2025, and June 23, 2025. Additionally, Detectives uncovered a Cash App account that Streater used to transfer SNAP payments to his personal bank account.

     Detectives further determined that Streater filed applications totaling $128,700. Of that total, records indicate that Streater received around $31,200 in fraudulent payments.

     “I want to commend and applaud the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office for bringing to justice the individual who tried to scam the Board of Social Services and undermine the incredibly important lifeline for so many families here in South Jersey,” said Camden County Commissioner Virginia Betteridge. “I have sat on the board for decades, and our employees provide critical services for the community. We are always on guard for people trying to commit fraud or take advantage of these programs that assist kids, families, and senior citizens.

     Anyone with information regarding this investigation or other potential frauds is urged to contact Detective Kristen Blantz of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (856) 225-8642. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”