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.
“My office will continue to pursue those who commit Medicaid fraud and exploit Arkansans. These arrests demonstrate our commitment to holding bad actors accountable, and our work is far from over. I would like to commend our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) for its outstanding work and its unwavering commitment to protecting Arkansans. And I especially want to thank Special Agent Richard Morales, Special Agent Heath Nelson, Special Agent Rhonda Swindle, Special Agent David Harrell with the Arkansas State Police Special Investigation Division, Fayetteville Police Department, and the Arkadelphia Police Department.”
The Arkansas MFCU receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant totaling $4,685,736 for the Federal fiscal year 2025, of which $3,514,304 is federally funded. The remaining 25%, totaling $1,171,432 for State Fiscal Year 2025, is funded by Arkansas General Revenue.
