“Crop insurance fraud directly harms taxpayers who subsidize insurance premiums and undermines public trust,” said USDA Inspector General Walk. “It will not be tolerated.  Our law enforcement agents will vigorously pursue those who cheat the crop insurance program that supports honest, hardworking American farmers and bring the fraudsters to justice.”

“USDA OIG and its special agents are proud to be part of the investigation that landed this criminal on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive list. FBI is offering a reward of $1 million for information leading to Henderson Jr.’s arrest. Animal cruelty is reprehensible and dogfighting enterprises are often associated with other dangerous crimes to public safety. Together with our law enforcement partners we will bring criminals who endanger our communities to justice.” - USDA Inspector General John Walk

“This former USDA employee was sentenced to two years in prison for exploiting his privileged position to steal from American taxpayers.  Insider threats are a disgrace to the civil service.  USDA OIG alongside the WH Task Force to Eliminate Fraud will go after fraudsters regardless of who they are or what position they hold.  I commend Special Agent in Charge Jeldrys Lowry, her team of special agents, and federal partners for bringing this criminal to justice.” - Inspector General John Walk.

“This investigation determined that the defendant defrauded SNAP of over $300,000. When government benefits are defrauded, especially by those in positions of public trust, it negatively affects those who need it most. Our collaborative work to combat this type of fraud and promote the integrity of government programs remains a priority,” said USDA OIG Special Agent in Charge Charmeka Parker.

“This investigation exposed a dangerous criminal operation involving organized dog fighting activities that inflicted horrific abuse on animals while also serving as a breeding ground for other serious criminal activity such as the narcotics and firearms violations that this defendant engaged in,” said USDA Inspector General John Walk. “This case demonstrates USDA OIG’s commitment to aggressively pursuing those who profit from animal cruelty, and we thank our law enforcement partners and the prosecutors who worked with us to ensure this defendant was held accountable.”