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Derby Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail
A Derby man has admitted to stealing mail while he worked as a mail carrier. Gary W. Yenzer, 34, pleaded guilty in federal court in Wichita to one count of theft of U.S. mail.
Yenzer, who worked as a mail carrier in rural Sedgwick County, stole mail in August and September 2016. In his plea, he admitted to looking for birthday and anniversary cards so he could remove cash and gift cards. He then kept the cash and sold some of the gift cards for cash, but he did not use the gift cards for fear of them being traced to him.
The U.S. Postal Service-Office of Inspector General and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brent Anderson were commended for their work on the case. The government has agreed to recommend a sentence of a year and a day in prison. Sentencing is set for May 1.
Mail theft is a serious crime that affects many people. It’s not just about stealing money or gifts, but also about the emotional impact it can have on the victims. In this case, Yenzer’s actions not only stole from his customers but also betrayed the public’s trust in the postal service.
As a mail carrier, Yenzer had access to sensitive information and was in a position of trust. His actions were a clear breach of that trust and a violation of the law.
The case highlights the importance of having strong law enforcement and regulatory agencies to protect the public and hold those responsible accountable. The U.S. Postal Service-Office of Inspector General and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brent Anderson did an excellent job in investigating and prosecuting this case.
Yenzer’s guilty plea and upcoming sentencing bring closure to the case and a sense of justice for the victims. It’s a reminder that stealing mail is a serious crime with serious consequences.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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