A shocking case of postal pilferage has come to light in North Olmsted, Ohio. Alaina Chalkley, a 36-year-old mail carrier, has been charged with one count of willful obstruction of the passage of mail, law enforcement officials said.
According to the criminal information, Chalkley took 24 pieces of first-class mail, 17 gift cards, 14 tobacco mailers, 694 pieces of undelivered mail, and an envelope containing lottery tickets worth $5 between March and July 2017.
The case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle K. Angeli following an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General.
It’s worth noting that an information is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The potential sentence for Chalkley will be determined by the Court after reviewing factors unique to this case, including her prior criminal record, her role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after reviewing factors unique to this case. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum, and in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.
Alaina Chalkley, a resident of North Olmsted, Ohio, is currently facing one count of willful obstruction of the passage of mail. The crime occurred between March and July 2017.
The defendant’s exact sentence or outcome is still pending, as the case is being handled in the courts. However, the charges against Alaina Chalkley are serious, and she stands accused of stealing over 700 pieces of mail.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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