By Richard Salit
The State Police have arrested a North Attleboro woman for collecting her husband's unemployment benefits while he was imprisoned in Rhode Island.
Following an investigation by the insurance fraud unit, Kelly J. Barratt, 46, of 54 Avery St., was arraigned on Friday on one count of obtaining money under false pretenses over $1,000. Barratt is accused of collecting $2,275 in benefits from the state while her husband was incarcerated at the Adult Correctional Institutions.
Barratt was released on $5,000 personal recognizance.