Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times

Quick Links

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/10/ap_guard_recruiter_102609/
news/2009/10/ap_guard_recruiter_102609

Guard recruiter pleads guilty to fraud charge


The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Oct 26, 2009 15:24:20 EDT

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey National Guard recruiter has admitted defrauding a federally funded program that provides cash incentives to part-time soldiers for recruiting new members into the Guard.

Gregory Fletcher of Lower Township pleaded guilty Monday in state Superior Court in Mount Holly to theft by deception.

Under a plea agreement, the state Division of Criminal Justice will recommend that he receive three years’ probation, 50 hours of community service and pay $8,500 in restitution. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 11.

Prosecutors say Fletcher, 32, submitted false information saying three part-time soldiers had referred eight new recruits. He provided his own bank account number for direct deposit of the incentive payments.



Contests and Promotions

Service Members Of The Year


promo Nominate Someone Today!
Know someone with whom you are proud to serve? Nominate them for a 2010 Military Times Service Members of the Year Award.

FREE AFG or IRQ I Served Sticker


promo Click here so we can send you a FREE AFG or IRQ I Served sticker

Win Military Times Outdoorsman Package


promo ENTER TO WIN...
This rugged package is for the serious outdoorsman and includes a CamelBak Hydration System, CamelBak Impact II CT gloves and more. Click here for more info.

Marketplace

Military Discounts


Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.

Shoplocal

  Shop Local
Local Online Deals
Find the best deals at your local stores.