State Police arrest Office of Motor Vehicles employee for theft of $500 in fees paid for insurance violations

Louisiana State Police detectives on Wednesday arrested an employee of the Office of Motor Vehicles in Chalmette for felony theft and malfeasance in office.

Juanita Rainey, 50, of Slidell, was arrested after an investigation began after they received information relating to suspected criminal activity at the OMV Chalmette office, State Police said.

The investigation revealed that Rainey pocketed over $500 worth of fees paid by customers for insurance violations, State Police said. They said she would then utilize state computers to alter the fee amounts owed by customers to show a zero balance.

An arrest warrant was obtained and Rainey was booked into the St. Bernard Parish prison. The investigation is on-going and additional charges may be forthcoming. State Police said.

Rainey was released on a $5,000 bond after her arrest.

Anyone wishing to report criminal or suspicious activity to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, New Orleans Field Office, is urged to contact detectives at 504-310-7000.

The Louisiana State Police on-line reporting system is also available to the public through a secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Parties can access the reporting form by visiting www.lsp.org and clicking the link that says Suspicious Activity.