Jeffrey Lemon Jr., Theft of Mail, Oklahoma 2015

A federal jury in Oklahoma City has found Jeffrey Lemon Jr., 30, guilty on 17 counts of theft of mail matter by a postal service employee, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Between March 2015 and June 2015, Lemon allegedly stole money orders deposited in the mail by Postal Service customers, and cashed them for his benefit. The trial lasted for three days, and the jury deliberated for approximately 3 hours before finding Lemon guilty.

The evidence at trial showed that Lemon was an employee at the U.S. Post Office in Warr Acres, Oklahoma. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation that led to Lemon's conviction.

Lemon faces up to 5 years in prison for each of the guilty counts, which totals 85 years. A sentencing date will be set by the court.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica L. Perry and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Hale.

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General worked closely with the U.S. Attorney's Office to bring this case to a successful conclusion.

Lemon's conviction is a significant blow to those who would seek to exploit their positions of trust for personal gain.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/jury-finds-oklahoma-city-man-guilty-17-counts-theft-mail-postal-service-employee