Christy Little Coppin, Theft, Oklahoma 2023
A Warner woman has been sentenced to 60 months probation and ordered to pay $52,738.58 in restitution for theft, the federal government announced today. Christy Little Coppin, 41, of Warner, Oklahoma, was found guilty of taking and carrying away personal property from the Office of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2250 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The crime occurred from May 2015 to July 2017, with Coppin taking property worth more than $1,000. The investigation was conducted by the United States Department of Labor.
Coppin was sentenced by Honorable Ronald A. White, U.S. District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee. Assistant United States Attorney Sarah McAmis represented the United States in the case.
According to the indictment, Coppin took personal property from the office with the intent to steal and purloin it. The indictment alleges that Coppin's actions were committed within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
The case is a reminder that theft is a serious crime with serious consequences. In this case, Coppin has been ordered to pay significant restitution and serve 60 months probation.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) conducted the investigation into Coppin's actions. The OLMS enforces laws related to labor-management relations and investigates allegations of theft, embezzlement, and other crimes related to labor organizations.
Coppin's sentence serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar crimes. The federal government takes theft and other crimes seriously and will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
Defendant: Christy Little Coppin
Crime: Theft Within Special Maritime And Territorial Jurisdiction, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 661
City and State: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Date: Not specified (investigation occurred from May 2015 to July 2017, sentencing occurred in 2023)
Sentence: 60 months probation, $52,738.58 restitution
Dollar Amount: $52,738.58
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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