SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Priscilla Czyz, a 37-year-old postal carrier from Cato, New York, has been charged with obstructing the mail, announced Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and Special Agent in Charge Matthew Modafferi, United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG), Northeast Area Field Office.
Czyz was arraigned today in federal court in Syracuse by videoconference before United States Magistrate Judge Andrew T. Baxter. The charge against Czyz alleges that she obstructed the mail while working as a postal carrier by willfully failing to deliver mail entrusted to the United States Postal Service for delivery in Onondaga County, New York between September 24, 2020, and October 7, 2020.
The charge filed against Czyz carries a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
The charge filed against Czyz is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
This case is being investigated by USPS-OIG, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Perry.
Czyz was released pending further proceedings.
According to the charge, Czyz, while working as a postal carrier, willfully failed to deliver mail entrusted to the United States Postal Service for delivery in Onondaga County, New York between September 24, 2020, and October 7, 2020. This act is considered a serious offense and carries significant consequences.
The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General is dedicated to protecting the integrity of the postal system and ensuring that all mail is delivered safely and efficiently. The investigation into Czyz’s actions is ongoing, and we will continue to work towards bringing anyone who compromises the trust of the postal system to justice.
We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Contact: United States Attorney’s Office, 315-448-0400
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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