Brian Lee Long, Theft of Government Property, Maryland 2015

Baltimore, Maryland – Brian Lee Long, a 48-year-old man from Rising Sun, Maryland, pleaded guilty to theft of government property in a shocking case of embezzlement. Long, a former employee of the Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic at Aberdeen Proving Ground, admitted to stealing over 90 computers from the Logistics Division warehouse.

According to the plea agreement, Long was employed at the clinic from April 8, 2001, through January 21, 2015. During his time there, he initially worked as a paramedic and later as a supply technician. However, his duties took a darker turn when he started stealing equipment from the warehouse.

The theft occurred between October 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014. Long stole 73 laptop computers, 19 desktop computers, and three monitors, which he sold to pawn shops for a total of $18,400. He also provided four laptop computers to another person, who sold them to a pawn dealer.

The total loss to the government as a result of Long’s conduct was $40,000, which he is required to forfeit as part of his plea agreement. This staggering amount highlights the severity of Long’s crimes and the impact they had on the government.

Long faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for theft of government property. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has scheduled sentencing for February 12, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. The court will determining the actual sentence for Long’s crimes.

United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein commended the FBI and U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command for their work in the investigation. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron S. J. Zelinsky, who is prosecuting the case.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and the consequences of embezzlement. As a former employee of the Army, Long betrayed the trust placed in him and put the government at a significant financial loss.

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