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MD man indicted in theft of $670K from American Legion Post
Listen to this articleA Somerset County grand jury has indicted a man following a Maryland State Police investigation into the theft of more than $670,000 from Crisfield American Legion Post 16.
Donald Lee Waters Jr., 56, of Salisbury was indicted on Jan. 16 on charges including theft over $100,000, theft scheme and related financial offenses. He was served with the indictment and is scheduled to appear before the Circuit Court for Somerset County.
The indictment follows an investigation conducted by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Eastern Region into the theft of funds generated through licensed charitable operations at Crisfield American Legion Post 16. The preliminary investigation revealed that Waters stole about $670,394 in charitable proceeds between mid-2021 and August 2024 by exploiting a position of trust within the legion.
The investigation involved the execution of numerous search warrants, the service of multiple court orders and subpoenas, and financial analysis. The investigation continues.
Reporting by Keith Demko, Salisbury Daily Times / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
