Peters Duo Cops to $300K Tax Heist

Peters Duo Cops to $300K Tax Heist

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Mark L. Peters, 55, and Aimee Michelle Peters, 52, are in the hot seat after admitting to failing to pay $300,000 in income taxes.

The owners and operators of Pizza Oven; Dragonfly Health, LLC; and Allied Light and Sound, in Inwood, West Virginia, pled guilty to conspiracy to obstruct or impede the Internal Revenue Service.

According to court documents, Mark and Aimee Peters failed to declare nearly $1.3 million in income to the IRS for four years. The pair each face up to five years in federal prison, with a federal district court judge to determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

As part of their plea agreements, the defendants agreed to pay $672,286.59, which includes the tax loss, penalties, and interest. The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Eleanor Hurney is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided over the proceedings.

The investigation and guilty plea serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of tax evasion. Mark and Aimee Peters’ actions not only hurt the economy but also undermine public trust in the tax system.

The case highlights the importance of IRS – Criminal Investigations in uncovering and prosecuting tax-related crimes. The agency works tirelessly to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and regulations.