Postal Worker Steals $795 from 33 Victims

By Grimy Times Staff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In a shocking case of betrayal, a former U.S. Postal Service employee pleaded guilty to stealing mail from unsuspecting citizens in Kansas City, Raytown, and Parkville.

Shannon N. Hill, 22, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., waived her right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to a federal information that charges her with stealing mail.

According to the plea agreement, Hill took cash and gift cards from mail addressed to 33 victims from April 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016. The loss to date is a total of $795. The thefts occurred at the Raytown Station, the Barry Woods Carrier Annex, the Hodge Park Station, and the Parkville Post Office.

The case, being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathleen D. Mahoney, is a stark reminder of the trust that is broken when public servants abuse their power.

Under federal statutes, Hill is subject to a sentence of up to five years in federal prison without parole and must pay restitution to the victims. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office. The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service-Office of Inspector General.

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced the guilty plea. Dickinson’s office will continue to work tirelessly to hold public servants accountable for their actions.

Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.

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