ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A shocking case of government property theft has come to light in New York. Justin D. Weese, a former employee of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has pleaded guilty to converting to his own use machinery belonging to the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000 or both. Assistant U.S. Attorney Bradley E. Tyler, who is handling the case, stated that Weese was tasked with taking a welder, a mower, and a trailer to a scrap yard in June 2014, but instead kept the items for his own personal use.
Additionally, the defendant was supposed to take an all-terrain vehicle to be traded in for a newer model, but Weese kept the vehicle for his own use. The plea was the culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agents of the Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General.
Defendant: Justin D. Weese, a former FAA employee, pleaded guilty to stealing government property worth thousands of dollars.
Crime: Converting to his own use machinery belonging to the United States Federal Aviation Administration.
City and State: ROCHESTER, N.Y.
Exact Date: June 2014 (crime date)
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, sentencing scheduled for August 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.
Dollar Amounts: $250,000 (fine)
Contact Information: For more information, please contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or (716) 551-3051.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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