A shocking case of corruption has rocked the Rochester community. Sheila Fullmer, a 60-year-old mail clerk at the Rochester Processing and Distribution Center, was caught stealing from the very mail she was entrusted to handle.
On October 20 and 21, 2015, law enforcement agents observed Fullmer rifling through mail and stealing gift cards and other items worth approximately $600. The brazen thief was seen using a stolen gift card that had been reported missing by its sender.
Fullmer was assigned to the manual mail sorting area at the time of the incident. Her actions were a betrayal of the public’s trust and a clear abuse of her position.
Assistant U.S. Attorney John J. Field stated, ‘The defendant was found to be in possession of approximately $600 of other stolen gift cards and cash.’
The investigation was led by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Monica Weyler, Eastern Area Field Office, Philadelphia, PA.
Fullmer pleaded guilty to engaging in theft during the course of performing her official government duties and was sentenced to 18 months probation by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding public officials accountable for their actions. The people of Rochester deserve better than to have their trust exploited by those in positions of power.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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