Edward Scott Finn, Tax Evasion and Obstruction of Justice, Maryland 2021

Greenbelt, Maryland – In a shocking turn of events, a former Prince George's County Police Lieutenant has been indicted for tax evasion and obstruction of justice. Edward Scott Finn, a 47-year-old resident of Dunkirk, Maryland, is facing a six-count indictment for allegedly underreporting over $1 million in income on his tax returns and obstructing a federal investigation.

According to the indictment, Finn used his private company, Edward Finn Inc. (EFI), to employ off-duty law enforcement officers to provide security services to apartment complexes and other businesses in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. However, Finn allegedly underreported the income earned by EFI on his tax returns, resulting in a total tax loss of $312,882 to the government.

The indictment also alleges that Finn obstructed justice by initiating the erasure and resetting of his cellphone as federal agents executed a search warrant on his residence on April 22, 2021. If convicted, Finn faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for each of five counts of tax evasion and a maximum of 20 years in prison for obstruction of justice.

Finn, a 25-year veteran of the Prince George's County Police Department, was a member of the department from approximately December 26, 1995 to April 26, 2021. During this time, he was allowed to work part-time outside employment, known as Secondary Law Enforcement Employment (SLEE), in addition to his full-time duties.

The indictment was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F. Lenzner and Acting Special Agent in Charge Darrell J. Waldon of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation, Washington, D.C. Field Office. The FBI and IRS are committed to finding and bringing to justice those who engage in financial schemes to defraud the American public.

An indictment is not a finding of guilt, and Finn is presumed innocent unless proven guilty at trial. He is expected to have an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt at a later date.

Finn's case serves as a stark reminder that no one is above the law, and those who engage in illegal activities will be held accountable. The public can rest assured that the authorities will continue to investigate and prosecute those who commit financial crimes.

Defendant: Edward Scott Finn

Criminal Charges: Tax Evasion (5 counts), Obstruction of Justice

City and State: Greenbelt, Maryland

Exact Date: April 22, 2021

Sentence: Pending

Dollar Amounts: Over $1 million in underreported income, $312,882 in tax loss

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/former-prince-george-s-county-police-lieutenant-facing-federal-indictment-tax-evasion-and