State's Attorney Announces Indictment of Former Maryland Mayors' Association Treasurer
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara H. Jackson announced the indictment of 52-year-old Bennard Cann in connection with the misappropriation and embezzlement of Maryland Mayors’ Association and Prince George’s County Municipal Association funds between February 2017 and January 2025. Cann is the former Mayor of the Town of Morningside and the former treasurer of both Maryland Mayors’ Association and Prince George’s County Municipal Association.
Cann has been indicted on one count of theft scheme with a value of $100,000, three counts of theft scheme with a value of $25,000 to $100,000, and 3 counts of embezzlement and fraudulent misappropriation.
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The Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland is the primary law enforcement agency. The office is tasked with safeguarding the rights and interests of the residents of Prince George's County through the prosecution of a broad range of criminal cases and by protecting and supporting victims of crime.
