Barber Shop Bust: GAULEY BRIDGE WOMAN STOLE THOUSANDS FROM License Applicants

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Crystal Renee Severson, 45, Gauley Bridge’s own financial faker, pleaded guilty today to siphoning cash from aspiring nail techs. The lady with the scissors and scammers’ gloves was an admin at the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, where she had a license to steal.

From ’16 to ’22, Severson pocketed over $1,800 by altering money orders meant for licenses. She replaced legitimate info with her mom’s, depositing cash into her own account without her mother knowing a thing. Talk about family values!

Now, Severson faces up to five years behind bars, supervised release, and a fine that could make any bank teller blush – $250k! The hearing was presided over by Judge Johnston, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Storage leading the prosecution.

The IRS-CI and West Virginia’s own investigative commission are getting props for this one. For all details, check out the Southern District of West Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office website. Just don’t forget to pay your fines or you’re back here, Crystal.