NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – RACHEL CRAWFORD, a/k/a “Rachel Davenport,” a/k/a “Rachel Monjure,” a/k/a “Rachel Haygood” (“CRAWFORD”), age 47, of Ponchatoula, pleaded guilty to Theft from an Organization Receiving Federal Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 666(a)(1)(A), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
According to plea documents, CRAWFORD was the Chief Financial Officer of an organization that received federal funds. Beginning on or about May 14, 2021, and continuing until or about May 8, 2025, CRAWFORD withdrew approximately $162,209.61 in cash from the organization’s checking account for personal use. CRAWFORD then altered bank statements to conceal her withdrawals. In addition, CRAWFORD made $9,254.81 of unauthorized purchases for personal items, including airplane tickets and a cosmetic dermatologist, using the organization’s credit card. When interviewed by federal agents, CRAWFORD admitted to the scheme.
CRAWFORD faces up to ten (10) years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release for up to three (3) years, and a fine of up to $250,000. A mandatory $100 special assessment fee is also applicable.
U.S. District Judge Greg G. Guidry set sentencing for December 16, 2026.
U.S. Attorney Courcelle praised the work of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Office of Inspector General, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Maria M. Carboni of the Public Integrity Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
On April 7, the Department of Justice announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”). The Fraud Division is laser-focused on investigating and prosecuting those who commit fraud against the American people. The Department’s work to combat fraud supports President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, a whole-of-government effort chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse within Federal benefit programs.