Belleville, Illinois – In a shocking turn of events, a federal grand jury has indicted Briana N. Burrage, a former United States Postal Service employee, for theft of United States Mail.
According to sources, Burrage, who was employed at a Post Office in Belleville, Illinois, allegedly failed to deliver thousands of pieces of United States mail in September 2017. The mail was reportedly placed in large trash bags in her personal vehicle over a several week period.
The indictment, which was returned on February 21, 2018, charges Burrage with unlawful delay of United States Mail. This is a serious offense, and if convicted, Burrage could face up to five years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.
The investigation into Burrage’s actions was conducted by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ranley R. Killian.
It’s worth noting that an indictment is a formal charge against a defendant, and under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.
Burrage’s case is a stark reminder of the importance of accountability in public service. The public trusts postal employees to deliver their mail on time, and when that trust is broken, there must be consequences.
We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
**MANDATORY FACTS**
Defendant: Briana N. Burrage
Criminal Charges: Unlawful delay of United States Mail
City and State: Belleville, Illinois
Date: September 2017 and February 21, 2018
Sentence: Up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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