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Mail Thief on the Loose in Kenner
A 25-year-old Kenner man was charged today with stealing mail from individuals across the United States. Arthur Respert, employed at Air General, Inc. at the New Orleans International Airport, is accused of stealing letters and packages from October 24, 2014 to September 3, 2015.
According to the Indictment, Respert stole mail while working at the airport. The exact nature of the stolen items is not specified, but officials say the theft occurred over a period of nearly a year. Respert’s employment at Air General, Inc. likely gave him access to a high volume of mail, making it easier to carry out the theft.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged Respert with three counts of mail theft, a federal crime. If convicted, Respert faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, a maximum fine of $250,000, a maximum term of supervised release of up to three years, and a mandatory $100 special assessment for each count.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite reiterated that an Indictment is merely a charge, and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Polite praised the work of the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, in investigating this matter.
The investigation was led by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sharan E. Lieberman is in charge of the prosecution. Respert’s case is a reminder that mail theft can have serious consequences, especially when it involves large amounts of sensitive information.
The case against Respert serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar crimes. Mail theft is a federal offense that carries significant penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute mail theft cases.
According to the Indictment, Respert’s theft of mail occurred between October 24, 2014 and September 3, 2015. The exact number of stolen items is not specified, but officials say the investigation is ongoing. Respert’s case will now move forward in federal court, where he will face the charges against him.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office encourages anyone with information about mail theft to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously, and officials say they will investigate all credible leads.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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