Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that Rashad Jajuan Harrison, a 34-year-old resident of Baltimore, has been found guilty of a felony theft scheme. Harrison fraudulently obtained $82,116.27 in state funds through the Child and Adult Care Food Program by submitting false reimbursement claims on behalf of his nonprofit. As a result, he has been sentenced to five years of supervised probation and has been ordered to pay restitution.
According to a news release, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the conviction of Rashad Jajuan Harrison, a 34-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland. Harrison has been found guilty of a felony theft scheme that involved submitting fraudulent claims to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for reimbursement under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Harrison deceitfully claimed reimbursement for expenses on behalf of his company, Bridge Links, a nonprofit organization based in Baltimore. The company had partnered with a West Baltimore youth program to provide snacks and dinner to students attending an afterschool program. However, Harrison submitted fraudulent claims for dates when the youth program was not operational, such as weekends and holidays. Additionally, he falsely sought reimbursement for three months during the COVID-19 pandemic when the afterschool program was remote and not serving any food. These deceptive actions resulted in Harrison receiving $82,116.27 from the State of Maryland. Shockingly, he used a portion of these funds, $6,789.50 to be exact, for personal expenses at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore. Due to these fraudulent activities, Bridge Links is no longer associated with MSDE or CACFP.
On February 13, 2025, Harrison admitted his guilt in a felony theft scheme amounting to $25,000-$100,000 before Judge Martin H. Schreiber II of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Judge Schreiber decided to impose a sentence of five years of imprisonment, but all of it was suspended in favor of a five-year period of supervised probation. Additionally, as part of his probation, Harrison was instructed to make restitution to the state by paying $82,116.27.
“Stealing from Maryland’s Child and Adult Care Food Program is an attack on our most vulnerable communities,” said Attorney General Brown. “We will relentlessly pursue those who exploit programs meant to help those in need.”
Attorney General Brown expressed his gratitude to his Criminal Division team for their contributions in prosecuting the case. He specifically thanked Fraud and Corruption Unit Chief Alex Huggins, Investigative Auditor Amy Amy, and Assistant Attorneys General Ryan Cornell and Alyn Pearson. Additionally, he acknowledged the MSDE and CACFP program for their valuable assistance in the investigation. The support provided by Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates in the prosecution was also recognized.