Attorney General Griffin Announces Three Medicaid Fraud Arrests

LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing three Medicaid arrests:

“On June 23, 2025, Roi Pelto, 41, of Fayetteville was arrested for exploitation of a vulnerable person, a Class B felony, and theft of property, a Class C felony. Pelto served as a co-guardian for the victim and allegedly stole the victim’s money, personal property, and silver coin collection. “On June 25, 2025, Davanna Wiley, 38, of Arkadelphia, was arrested on one count of abuse of a vulnerable person, a Class D felony. Wiley was a caregiver for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and was arrested for pushing a client to the ground while the client was leaving home. “On June 26, 2025, Lexie King, 21, of Lepanto was arrested on a charge of Medicaid fraud, a Class C felony. King, while employed by Elite Senior Care, claimed to provide services at times when she was allegedly not at the client’s location.

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