SCRANTON, PA – Carol Sosik, 55, of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, is facing federal charges after allegedly pilfering approximately $4,600 from the U.S. Post Office in Dallas, PA. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the one-count criminal information today, detailing the alleged misappropriation of postal funds.
According to U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, Sosik, who worked as a distribution window clerk at the Dallas Post Office, was responsible for the sale of postage stamps. The alleged theft occurred over a two-year period, stretching from June 2014 to May 2016. The feds say Sosik systematically siphoned money from the postal system while on the clock.
Investigators from the Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Service uncovered the discrepancies, leading to the charges. While details of the investigation haven’t been released, sources suggest the scheme was relatively simple, exploiting vulnerabilities in cash handling procedures at the small post office.
The United States Attorney’s Office has filed a plea agreement, currently awaiting court approval. Sosik reportedly intends to plead guilty and make full restitution for the $4,600. This suggests a calculated attempt to mitigate the damage and potentially receive a lighter sentence, though a guilty plea doesn’t guarantee leniency.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. O’Hara is prosecuting the case. It’s a standard white-collar crime prosecution, but it highlights the ongoing risk of internal theft even within seemingly secure federal institutions. Federal guidelines could see Sosik facing up to 10 years imprisonment, a term of supervised release, and a hefty fine if convicted.
It’s crucial to remember that this criminal information represents allegations at this stage. Carol Sosik is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sentencing, should a conviction occur, will be determined by a judge based on federal statutes, sentencing guidelines, and a comprehensive assessment of the case’s specifics. The statutory maximum is rarely imposed, with judges considering a range of factors when handing down a sentence.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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