Slidell Man Sentenced for Misappropriation of Postal Funds
A 35-year-old man from Slidell, Louisiana, has been sentenced to prison for misappropriating $62,033 from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Darren Phillip Coler, Jr. pled guilty to a charge of misappropriation of postal funds on August 7, 2024.
According to court records, Coler was an employee of the USPS when he engaged in the misappropriation of funds from July 2021 until November 2021. During this time, he knowingly and willfully used money and property totaling $62,033 belonging to the USPS.
Coler was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk on November 20, 2024. He received a six-month prison sentence, two years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay mandatory restitution in the amount of $62,033, along with a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
The investigation into this matter was led by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the investigative team and Assistant United States Attorney Irene González, who was in charge of the prosecution.
Coler’s guilty plea and sentencing bring an end to a case that highlights the importance of accountability in the public sector. The USPS relies on the trust and integrity of its employees to carry out its mission, and cases like this one serve as a reminder of the consequences of violating that trust.
The case is a reminder to all public servants that they will be held accountable for their actions, and that the public has a right to expect honesty and integrity from those who serve them.
Darren Phillip Coler, Jr.
Defendant’s Full Name: Darren Phillip Coler, Jr.
Criminal Charges: Misappropriation of postal funds (Title 18, United States Code, Section 1711)
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Crime Date: July 2021-November 2021
Sentence: Six months in prison, two years of supervised release, mandatory restitution in the amount of $62,033, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee
Dollar Amounts: $62,033
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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