Crisfield, MD – A Somerset County grand jury has indicted a Salisbury man following a Maryland State Police investigation into the alleged theft of more than $670,000 from the Crisfield American Legion Post 16.
According to Maryland State Police, Donald Lee Waters Jr., 56, of Salisbury, was indicted on January 16, 2026, on multiple charges including theft over $100,000, a theft scheme, and related financial offenses. Authorities say Waters was served with the indictment and is scheduled to appear before the Circuit Court for Somerset County.
The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division – Eastern Region, which examined the alleged theft of funds from licensed charitable operations at the Crisfield American Legion. Investigators say Waters allegedly stole approximately $670,394 in charitable proceeds between mid-2021 and August 2024 by exploiting a position of trust within the organization.
Police confirmed that the probe involved multiple search warrants, subpoenas, and extensive financial analysis. The investigation remains ongoing.
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