The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Easton man connected to a theft scheme that reached victims across the country.

Youngsen Huang, 40, of Easton, Maryland, is facing charges of retail theft, theft scheme, and credit card fraud.  Earlier this month, deputies with the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office were contacted by several out of state victims who reported fraudulent online orders made using their credit cards.  In each case, the stolen items were shipped to an address in Easton. Investigators looked into the shipments and found a pattern allegedly tied to Huang’s home.  Investigators obtained a search warrant for Huang’s residence, and recovered more than $16,000 worth of electronic merchandise still packed with their original shipping boxes and labels showing dozens of different names, all connected to victims from across the United States.  Huang was arrested and transported to the Talbot County Central Booking facility for processing and an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.  He was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond following his appearance.

The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in the investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Easton Police Department.  Talbot Humane is encouraging families to sign young readers up now for its PAWS to Read Challenge. The yearlong program pairs children with shelter animals and allows young readers to develop their reading skills, confidence and compassion, program officials say.  The challenge begins September 1 and will continue through August 1 of 2027. Before children can participate, Talbot Humane says they must enroll in the program and complete an orientation with Volunteer Coordinator Megan Dornton.  PAWS to Read was launched in 2014. Talbot Humane says reading aloud in a judgement-free setting gives children practice with phonics and comprehension while helping them build confidence.