Man Stole Identity of Dead Teen Cousin to Become Massachusetts Firefighter, Feds Say

Man Stole Identity of Dead Teen Cousin to Become Massachusetts Firefighter, Feds Say
The Department of Justice seal is seen on a lectern ahead of a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 28, 2018. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
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A Massachusetts firefighter has been arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of his deceased cousin to obtain identification, employment, and professional certification, according to federal court documents.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy’s office referred to the suspect, whose real identity is unknown, as “John Doe, age unknown, of Quincy.” He was charged with one count each of false statements in a passport application and aggravated identity theft.