Former Maryland Department of Health Police Captain Astarte Hunt has pleaded guilty to two counts of misconduct in office , according to the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor.

Hunt was charged with two counts of misconduct in office and felony theft for attending classes at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County during her shifts as a police captain since 2019, prosecutors said.

According to Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III, Hunt admitted to attending two psychology classes from Jan. 27 to May 13.

Hunt submitted timesheets indicating she was working when she attended the courses. According to court documents, she made $5,140.64 in salary during that period. Her annual salary is $120,140.

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