HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania – In a shocking case of government property theft, Arthur Gibson, age 48, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of postage stamps from post offices in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
On July 2019, Gibson purchased thousands of dollars’ worth of postage stamps from post offices. Gibson admitted to using personal checks, knowing that the funds in his bank account were insufficient to cover the cost of the stamps. Gibson agreed to pay restitution to the U.S. Postal Service in the amount of $22,990, representing the value of the postage stamps that Gibson unlawfully obtained.
The case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Northeastern Regional Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlo D. Marchioli prosecuted the case.
The exact date of the offense was not specified in the sentencing. However, the sentencing date was February 16, 2021, by Chief U.S. District Court Judge John E. Jones III. Gibson pled guilty to the crime.
Arthur Gibson, a resident of Harrisburg, faces a significant penalty for his actions. The 18-month prison sentence is a stern warning to anyone who would consider stealing government property.
As the nation grapples with the complexities of government property theft, this case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of the crime.
In related news, the U.S. Postal Service has implemented new measures to prevent similar thefts in the future.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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