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Manhunt Launched For Former Top Hogan Aide Who Skipped Federal Fraud Trial In Maryland

The search is on for one of former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s top lieutenants who is on the lam after he failed to make a scheduled court appearance for fraud and theft charges this week.

Roy McGrath

Roy McGrath

Photo Credit: US Marshals

A manhunt is underway by the US Marshals Services and other law enforcement agencies as they attempt to locate Roy McGrath, 53, the former governor’s top aide, after he failed to make a scheduled court appearance on Monday, March 13.

In October 2021, a federal grand jury in Maryland returned a multi-count indictment charging McGrath with wire fraud and other charges, which were later upgraded in June 2022 to include additional offenses.

It is alleged that McGrath further falsified records, and on Monday, March 13, he skipped out on his scheduled court appearance and a new arrest warrant was issued for his arrest for failure to appear.

McGrath is now wanted for:

  • Fraud;
  • Theft in programs receiving federal funds;
  • Falsification of records in federal investigations;
  • Converting to own use property of another;
  • Failure to appear;
  • Related charges.

He previously pleaded not guilty to the charges. He resigned shortly into his tenure under the former governor after news of his alleged fraud was made public.

McGrath was described as being 5-foot-9 weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His whereabouts are unknown. Hogan has not issued a statement following his former aide’s missed court appearance.

Anyone with information regarding McGrath or his whereabouts has been asked to contact federal investigators by calling the US Marshals Service at 1-866-4WANTED or 1-877-WANTED2. 

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