GRIMY TIMES EXCLUSIVE: Shaun G. Westfall, a postal worker from Baden, Pennsylvania, has been hit with federal charges after being indicted for embezzling mail parcels.
The 32-year-old, who was entrusted with the safe conveyance of mail, is accused of stealing two parcels on June 13, 2012. According to authorities, Westfall’s actions were anything but postal duty as he defrauded the system and his employer.
United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced the charges today, noting that if convicted, Westfall could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, a fine reaching half a million dollars, or both. The severity of the sentence will depend on the specifics of the crime and any prior criminal record.
Assistant United States Attorney Mary McKeen Houghton is handling the prosecution for the U.S. government. The investigation was led by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the Veterans Administration, a joint effort that ultimately resulted in this indictment.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the potential for corruption within even the most seemingly mundane of jobs. As for Westfall, his future hangs in the balance as he awaits his day in court, where he will be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Public Corruption|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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