Maine fugitive arrested in Berks

04/20/11 State police Wednesday arrested a 41-year-old Maidencreek Township woman who was wanted by authorities in Maine, officials said.

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Suspect in fake cancer case surrenders

04/28/11 A 26-year-old Maidencreek Township woman who failed to show up for a court hearing Tuesday was jailed Thursday on charges she faked a cancer condition and fraudulently collected more than $12,000 in donations.

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Pa. woman who faked cancer gets prison time

05/20/11 The Associated Press The Associated Press READING, Pa. A 26-year-old Berks County woman has been sentenced to up to seven years in prison after she faked cancer and collected nearly $12,000 in donations for treatment. Jenna Esslinger, of Maidencreek Township, had said she was diagnosed with cancer and treated at two Philadelphia hospitals. Prosecutors say she set up a charity fund and held ...

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