May 02, 2025 | JacobiJournal.com – Stockton, CA – The San Joaquin County DA Office has successfully obtained a felony conviction in a workers’ compensation fraud case, reinforcing its strong stance against insurance fraud and abuse in the region.
Stacy Johnson pled guilty to two felony charges: Penal Code 487 (Grand Theft) and Penal Code 550(b)(3) (Insurance Fraud). As a result, he was sentenced to four months in County Jail, two years of felony probation, and ordered to pay $3,000 in investigative restitution and $2,000 to his former employer, Amazon, for the stolen goods.
Faked Robbery and Fraudulent Claim
According to prosecutors, Johnson conspired with others to stage a robbery of an Amazon delivery truck he was driving. He then filed a fraudulent workers’ compensation claim, falsely citing “physiological injuries and stress” as a result of the staged incident. If the fraud had not been detected, the false claim could have cost an estimated $35,000—a burden likely to be passed on to consumers through increased prices.
DA’s Office Sends a Message
District Attorney Ron Freitas emphasized the broader implications of such crimes, stating:
“Workers’ compensation fraud is NOT a victimless crime—it affects all of us. It drives up costs for local businesses and raises prices for the goods we rely on every day.”
Freitas added that the DA’s ongoing outreach campaign makes it clear: San Joaquin County will not tolerate workers’ comp fraud. Those who commit it will be prosecuted.
Source: San Joaquin County DA Office
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