Prince George’s County police officer faces federal tax evasion charges

A Prince George’s County police officer is facing federal tax evasion charges in connection with a separate business he run.

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Police Lieutenant Edward Finn is facing five federal charges of attempting to evade or defeat taxes in connection with the local security firm he owns and operates.

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The Prince George’s County police department had already suspended Finn on an unrelated administrative matter prior to his federal arrest.

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Finn has been with the department since 1995.