CRISFIELD, MD – A Somerset County grand jury has indicted a Salisbury man accused of embezzling more than $670,000 from the Crisfield American Legion Post 16 over a three-year period, following a detailed investigation by the Maryland State Police.
Investigators said 56-year-old Donald Lee Waters Jr. was indicted on January 16 on charges including theft over $100,000, theft scheme, and related financial offenses. He has been served with the indictment and is expected to appear before the Circuit Court for Somerset County.
According to the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Eastern Region, Waters is alleged to have stolen approximately $670,394 in charitable proceeds between mid-2021 and August 2024. Detectives said the funds were generated through the post’s licensed charitable operations, and Waters used his position of trust within the organization to divert the money for personal use.
The case involved an extensive investigation that included search warrants, subpoenas, and multiple court orders to trace the flow of funds. Police said the theft significantly impacted the post’s charitable programs and community operations.
No additional details about the pending court proceedings have been released.
A Salisbury man is accused of stealing more than $670,000 in charitable funds from Crisfield American Legion Post 16.