Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Rashad Jajuan Harrison, 34, of Baltimore, was convicted of a felony theft scheme for fraudulently obtaining $82,116.27 in state funds through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Harrison, who submitted false reimbursement claims on behalf of his nonprofit, was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and ordered to pay restitution.
Per the news release: “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the conviction of Rashad Jajuan Harrison, 34, of Baltimore, Maryland, for felony theft scheme related to fraudulent claims submitted to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for reimbursement under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Harrison submitted these fraudulent claims on behalf of his company, Bridge Links, a Baltimore-based nonprofit organization that partnered with a West Baltimore youth program to provide snacks and dinner to students attending an afterschool program. He sought reimbursement for dates when the youth program was not operating, such as weekends and holidays, as well as for three months when the afterschool program was remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic and not serving any food. As a result, Harrison fraudulently received $82,116.27 from the State of Maryland. He used the funds for personal expenses, including spending $6,789.50 at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore. Bridge Links is no longer associated with MSDE or CACFP.
On February 13, 2025, Harrison pleaded guilty to a felony theft scheme of $25,000-$100,000 before the Honorable Martin H. Schreiber II of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Judge Schreiber sentenced Harrison to five years of incarceration, all suspended in favor of five years of supervised probation. As part of his supervised probation, Harrison was ordered to pay $82,116.27 in restitution to the state.
“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.”
In making today’s announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked his Criminal Division, specifically Fraud and Corruption Unit Chief Alex Huggins, Investigative Auditor Amy Amy, and Assistant Attorneys General Ryan Cornell and Alyn Pearson, who prosecuted the case. He also acknowledged the MSDE and CACFP program for their assistance in the investigation, as well as Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates for his support in the prosecution.”