James N. Stephenson, Mail Theft, Kansas 2016

Wichita Mail Carrier Charged with Theft

A Wichita mail carrier has been charged with stealing mail and gift cards from residents in Sheridan County, Kansas. James N. Stephenson, 25, of Hoxie, Kansas, was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand jury on charges of theft by a postal employee, unlawful possession of stolen gift cards and debit cards, and aggravated identity theft.

According to the indictment, Stephenson stole the cards from the mail while he worked for the Post Office in Hoxie. If convicted, he faces up to five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine on the theft charge, 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on possession of the stolen cards, and a mandatory two years (consecutive) on the identity theft charge.

The investigation was led by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brent Anderson is prosecuting the case.

Stephenson’s crimes are alleged to have occurred from August 2016 to January 2017 in Sheridan County, Kansas. The indictment merely contains allegations of criminal conduct, and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Stephenson’s case is just one of several recent indictments in the District of Kansas. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has been working to hold accountable those who commit crimes in the district.

The U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brent Anderson is prosecuting the case.

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