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Five Face Federal Charges in Oklahoma
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – A February 2017 federal grand jury has handed down indictments against five individuals across Oklahoma, alleging a range of federal crimes. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced the charges today, but stressed that an indictment is not proof of guilt. Each defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
JADE BELINDA ADAMS, 33, of Durant, Oklahoma, stands accused of Theft Of Public Monies. The indictment claims that between September 2012 and November 30, 2016, Adams “willfully and knowingly steal and purloin monies in excess of $1,000.00 belonging to the United States,” a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641. If convicted, she faces up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.00. The investigation was a joint effort between the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The drug trade also appears in these indictments. KEVIN WAYNE SANDERS JR, 28, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is facing three counts of Distribution Of Oxycodone. The indictment alleges that between January 14, 2016, and January 28, 2016, Sanders knowingly and intentionally distributed the Schedule II controlled substance. Each count carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000,000.00. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and the Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation.
Internal corruption within the United States Postal Service is also revealed. MIKEL DWAYNE MEEK, 47, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, is charged with Delay Or Destruction Of Mail By Postal Employee. The indictment states that on or about November 22, 2016, Meek, while on duty, willfully and knowingly opened a package entrusted to him for delivery. He faces up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.00. This case was investigated by the United States Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General.
Further postal service malfeasance is alleged against LEANDE JOANNE PRATHER, 37, of Canadian, Oklahoma, accused of Embezzlement Of Mail By Postal Employee. Between August 2, 2016, and December 20, 2016, while working at the Eufaula Post Office, 131 W. Foley, Eufaula, Oklahoma, Prather allegedly embezzled packages entrusted to her. She also faces up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.00, investigated by the USPS Office of Inspector General. Finally, RITA LOUISE FALL, 37, of Bristow, Oklahoma, is charged with Theft Of Mail Matter By Postal Employee, starting August 19, 2016, and continuing through August 29, 2016, also facing up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Federal sentencing guidelines will be considered upon conviction, and federal prison sentences have no parole. Assistant United States Attorneys Edward Snow, Timothy Hammer, and John David Luton are prosecuting the cases.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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