A former postal worker has been sentenced for stealing gift cards from the mail in Kenner, Louisiana.
Brian Carter, 41, was sentenced to 12 months of probation and a $100 special assessment for stealing gift cards totaling $105 from his mail route in June and July 2013.
Carter, who was employed as a Postal Carrier in Kenner, pleaded guilty to the charges and was ordered to pay $105 in restitution to the victims of the theft.
According to court documents, an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Office of Inspector General revealed that Carter stole first-class mail containing various gift cards from his mail route.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the investigators, saying their efforts helped bring the perpetrator to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sharan Lieberman was in charge of the prosecution, which highlighted the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions.
The case serves as a reminder that those who abuse their positions of trust will be held accountable for their crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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