OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – In a shocking revelation, a federal jury has found Jeffrey Lemon, Jr., 30, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, guilty on 17 counts of theft of mail matter by a postal service employee.
The verdict, handed down by the jury on Thursday, December 3, 2015, marks the culmination of an investigation by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General.
According to evidence presented at trial, Lemon, a former employee at the U.S. Post Office in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, stole money orders deposited in the mail by Postal Service customers and cashed them for his benefit between March 2015 and June 2015.
The trial, which lasted for three days, saw the jury deliberate for approximately 3 hours before reaching their verdict. Lemon now faces up to 5 years in prison for each of the guilty counts, with a sentencing date to be set by the court.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessica L. Perry and Brandon Hale prosecuted the case, which highlights the devastating impact of white-collar crimes on the community.
The guilty verdict serves as a reminder that the postal service and its employees have a responsibility to uphold the public’s trust and confidence.
As the Grimy Times continues to expose the dark underbelly of crime in Oklahoma, we urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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