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Date: 07-20-2019
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United States of America v. Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr.
Case Number: 1:19-cr-00200-AJT
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Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Arlington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jamar K. Walker and Kimberly M. Shartar
Defendant's Attorney: James Herr Rodio
Description:
Alexandria, VA - Virginia Businessman Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Employment Tax Fraud and Illegal Firearm Possession
A Dulles, Virginia, equipment rental business owner pleaded guilty to employment tax fraud and illegally possessing a firearm.
According to court documents, from 2013 through 2018, Lawrence Robert Gazdick Jr. operated his business under multiple names, including National Technology Rentals, NTL Technology Leasing Services, and AV Rental Solutions. During this time, Gazdick withheld payroll taxes from his employees’ paychecks, but did not file payroll tax returns and did not pay the withheld funds to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In total, Gazdick caused a loss to the IRS of approximately $5.35 million. Additionally, Gazdick admitted to possessing a firearm recovered from his business office, despite the fact he was previously convicted of a felony.
United States District Court Judge Anthony J. Trenga scheduled Gazdick’s sentencing for Oct. 18, 2019. At sentencing, Gazdick faces a maximum of five years in prison for failing to pay over payroll taxes and a maximum of ten years in prison for the firearm offense. He also faces monetary penalties and a term of supervised release. As part of his plea agreement, Gazdick has agreed to pay the IRS full restitution.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Zuckerman and United States Attorney Terwilliger thanked special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, who investigated the case.
Additional information about the Tax Division and its enforcement efforts may be found on the division’s website.
Withholding and Collecting from the Total Taxable Income of Employees, Failure to Timely File an Employer's Federal Income Tax Return, and Failure to Pay Federal Income Taxes and FICA Taxes Withheld, Due, and Owing to the United States
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Possession of a Firearm While Having Been Previously Convicted of a Crime Punishable by Imprisonment for a Term Exceeding One Year
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Outcome: 07/19/2019 2 INFORMATION as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr (1) for Count(s) 1 and 2. (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 3 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr. (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 4 Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga: Pre-Indictment Plea Hearing as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr. held on 7/19/2019. U.S. appeared through Jamar Walker. Defendant appeared with Counsel, James Rodio. Defendant waived his right to Indictment, was FA, and PG to Counts 1 and 2 of the Criminal Information. Court accepts Plea. Defendant directed to USPO for PSIR. Sentencing set for 10/18/2019 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 701 before District Judge Anthony J. Trenga. Government is not requesting detention. Defendant released on bond. Order to follow. (Court Reporter R. Montgomery)(dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 5 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 6 STATEMENT OF FACTS as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr. (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 7 CONSENT ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 7/19/2019. (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 8 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr. (1) 25,000 Unsecured Bond. Signed by District Judge Anthony J. Trenga on 7/19/2019. (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
07/19/2019 9 Unsecured Bond Entered as to Lawrence Robert Gazdick, Jr. in amount of $25,000.00. (dzir) (Entered: 07/19/2019)
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