A former Postmaster has been charged with stealing over $118,000 from the United States through money order fraud.
Delos Thurston, 27, of Clinton, New York, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to money order fraud. The crime occurred between April 2025 and January 2026, while Thurston was employed as the Postmaster of the Morrisville, New York, Post Office.
According to court documents, Thurston fraudulently issued 179 money orders for his own benefit without paying for them, resulting in a total loss of $118,088.19 to the United States.
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) investigated the case and worked with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring Thurston to justice.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated, “This defendant stole from the honest, hard-working American taxpayer. That he did so by abusing the authority entrusted to him as a public servant is abhorrent.”
USPS-OIG Special Agent in Charge Matthew M. Modafferi added, “The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General is committed to upholding the integrity of the Postal Service and its workforce. Our office will continue to investigate Postal Service employees who violate the public’s trust and engage in fraudulent activity.”
Thurston faces a maximum term of 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years. Sentencing is scheduled for August 6, 2026, before Senior U.S. District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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