Fayette County Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Fayette County woman pleads guilty to fraud

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty to fraud and other activity related to identification documents. According to a press release, Crystal Renee Severson, 45, of Gauley Bridge, pleaded guilty on Thursday, March 19, 2026 to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, features, and information. According to court documents [...]

Fayette County woman pleads guilty to fraud after altering money orders

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Gauley Bridge woman has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge involving the misuse of licensing application fees, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Crystal Renee Severson, 45, pleaded guilty to fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, features, and information. According to court documents and statements made in court, Severson was employed as an administrative assistant…

Fayette County woman has pleaded guilty to fraudulently depositing money orders

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) –  A Fayette County woman has pleaded guilty to fraudulently depositing money orders while working as an administrative assistant for the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Crystal Severson, a forty-five-year-old woman from Gauley Bridge, admitted to altering money orders submitted by people seeking licenses with the board. She replaced the information with her mother’s name- but her mother was not aware…