NY jail guard, a soldier, arrested in Texas in fraud case
April 13, 2021
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NEW YORK (AP) An Army National Guard soldier who works as a jail guard in New York City was arrested in Texas on charges that he lied about his military service to get extra government benefits, authorities announced Wednesday.
Shawn Pierre Hobbs, 34, was arrested Monday on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges lodged in Manhattan federal court. The wire fraud charges carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison while aggravated identity theft can result in a mandatory two-year prison term.
It was not immediately clear who will represent the soldier at an initial court appearance in El Paso, Texas, where he was arrested.
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NY jail guard, a soldier, arrested in Texas in fraud case
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