GBI: VFW post commander lied in paperwork about veteran status to obtain Purple Heart license plate
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LAVONIA, Georgia (WYFF) — A Georgia woman, who was the Post Commander of a VFW, has been arrested and charged with forgery, distributing false IDs and misrepresentation of veteran status.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged Gabrielle Beutler, 31, of Bowersville, Georgia.
On Aug. 11, the Lavonia Police Department requested the help of the GBI to investigate Beutler.
The investigation showed that she represented herself as a veteran and changed a U.S. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty form then showed it to the VFW for promotion, according to the GBI.
Beutler also used false identification documents to get Purple Heart license plates for her vehicles, GBI officials said.
The GBI said this is still an active investigation and asks anyone with information to call then at 706-552-2309 or leave an anonymous tip at 1-800-597-TIPS.
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