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Former Top Cop From VA Convicted Of Tipping Off Proud Boys Leader, Lying To Investigators: Feds
A former top cop in DC flipped the script on his duties, leaking sensitive information to a Proud Boys' leader and obstructing justice during an ongoing investigation, federal officials announced.
Shane Brian Lamond, 49, of Stafford, was convicted this week of obstructing an investigation into the Dec. 12, 2020, destruction of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) banner and for later making false statements to federal law enforcement officials.
Among those lies, federal officials said, included denying that he tipped off Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the national chairman of the Proud Boys, to th…
Maryland Felon Convicted After Accidentally Shooting Himself, Lying To Deputies: Prosecutors
A Harford County man who accidentally shot himself and fabricated a story to police about being targeted by a mysterious gunman has been convicted on multiple firearms charges.
John Thomas Preston Jr., of Bel Air, was found guilty Thursday, Dec. 5, of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a rifle or shotgun, making false statements to police, and several related charges, according to Harford County State’s Attorney Alison Healey.
The three-day trial revealed that on Jan. 10, 2023, deputies responded to Preston's residence following reports of a shooting.
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