Two Wiregrass area women have been sentenced to jail for making false statements to obtain unemployment benefits.

Briana Crittenden of Opp, Ala. pled guilty to receiving more than $1,500 that she was not entitled to and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.

Martina Lovelace of Elba, Ala. pled guilty to receiving $700 that she should not have received and was ordered to spend 30 days in jail.

You can report unemployment compensation fraud by calling 1-800-392-8019.