Police Arrest Couple Who Allegedly Used Kids in Scam

Police in Florida have arrested a Tiverton couple wanted for allegedly using three kids in a "bowl-a-thon" fundraiser scam. 

On Nov. 15, Tiverton police began investigating Aaron Gelinas, 31, and Kimberly Leverett, 28, both of Tiverton, for their involvement with a “bowl-a-thon scam” in Tiverton. 

Gelinas and Leverett had used their three children to solicit money from local residents for a phony after-school fundraiser, according to police.

When visiting the couple's home with a search warrant, police reportedly received a disturbing surprise. They deplorable living conditions and contacted the local building official, who deemed the property was unsafe, according to reports. 

Officers issued an arrest warrant for the couple, who were both wanted on three counts of neglect of a child, obtaining money under false pretenses and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.           

On Tuesday, police learned Gelinas and Leverett were living in Spring Hill, FL. Tiverton detectives contacted the Hernando County Sheriffs Department and requested their assistance.  

Florida police arrested the couple on Tuesday night. With the assistance of the Department of Child and Family in Florida, the Hernando Country Sheriffs were also able to locate the three children. 

The children are in good health and in the care of the Department of Child and Family Services.  

Gelinas and Leverett are awaiting extradition to Rhode Island to face charges.