{"id":57157,"date":"2026-10-02T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=57157"},"modified":"2026-10-01T06:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:09:04","slug":"crosslake-woman-charged-in-16740-snap-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crosslake-woman-charged-in-16740-snap-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Crosslake Woman Charged in $16,740 SNAP Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crosslake Woman Charged in $16,740 SNAP Case<\/h2>\n

Crosslake (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Crosslake woman faces a felony charge involving alleged improper receipt of SNAP benefits.<\/p>\n

Jessica Lynn Donahue is charged with wrongfully obtaining public assistance.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Crow Wing County District Court.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege Donahue received $16,740 in SNAP overpayments.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the benefits covered a period from August 2022 through January 2024.<\/p>\n

Investigation Began in 2025<\/h2>\n

A Minnesota Department of Human Services fraud investigator began reviewing the case in July 2025.<\/p>\n

The investigation focused on Donahue’s household makeup and reported income.<\/p>\n

Records showed Donahue married another adult in August 2022, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

However, investigators say several benefit applications listed her as divorced.<\/p>\n

Those applications also reported six children living at the Crosslake residence.<\/p>\n

Donahue reported receiving $2,000 monthly in child support, court records state.<\/p>\n

The complaint says she reported no other household income at the time.<\/p>\n

Records Show Additional Household Income<\/h2>\n

In March 2024, Donahue reported being married, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

She also disclosed that her husband operated a landscaping and snow removal business.<\/p>\n

Investigators later obtained records from Wells Fargo accounts held by the couple.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists deposits from a Charles Schwab account over several years.<\/p>\n

Those deposits totaled $109,500 in 2022 and $159,000 in 2023.<\/p>\n

Records also listed $342,000 in 2024 and $276,000 in 2025.<\/p>\n

Investigators allege that income was not reported to Crow Wing County Human Services.<\/p>\n

Complaint Alleges $16,740 Overpayment<\/h2>\n

Donahue was interviewed in December 2025, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Investigators say she acknowledged not reporting her marriage when required.<\/p>\n

The complaint also says she admitted not reporting income from the investment account.<\/p>\n

She reportedly said some money came from financial help provided by her husband’s father.<\/p>\n

Investigators calculated a SNAP overpayment totaling $16,740.<\/p>\n

The felony charge falls under Minnesota Statute 256.98<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n

It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

The complaint contains conflicting birth dates for Donahue in separate sections.<\/p>\n

TRF News is therefore not reporting her age.<\/p>\n

Criminal charges are allegations. Donahue is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

More information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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