Broken Arrow USPS Worker Pleads Guilty to Mail Embezzlement

GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: In a stunning turn of events, Megan Lee McMahan, 37, from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to the charge of Embezzlement Of Mail By Postal Employee. The charges stem from an investigation by the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General that uncovered McMahan’s alleged theft of a package while on duty.

The defendant was indicted in November 2013 for her actions, which took place on or about July 24, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma. According to the indictment, McMahan willfully and unlawfully embezzled the package entrusted to her during her tenure as a USPS employee.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted McMahan’s guilty plea and has ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing is set to follow upon its completion, with McMahan currently on bond pending further court action.

The potential punishment for McMahan is severe, with up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States in the case.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the trust placed in USPS employees and the serious consequences that can arise from their misuse of that trust. The USPS Office of Inspector General remains vigilant in its efforts to protect the mail system and ensure justice is served.