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Defendant Pleads Guilty To Destruction Of Mail
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – SHAWN JUSTIN FISCHER, a 36-year-old man from Durant, Oklahoma, has admitted to destroying a package entrusted to him while working at the United States Postal Service.
Fischer pleaded guilty to DELAY OR DESTRUCTION OF MAIL BY POSTAL EMPLOYEE, a federal offense punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The charges stem from an investigation by the United States Postal Services’ Office of Inspector General, which alleged that on April 20, 2017, Fischer willfully opened a package while performing his duties as a postal employee.
Assistant United States Attorney John David Luton represented the government in the case. The Honorable Kimberly E. West, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered a presentence investigation report.
The guilty plea brings an end to the investigation into Fischer’s actions as a postal worker. The charges carry significant penalties, and Fischer’s sentence will be determined by the court following the completion of the presentence investigation report.
SHAWN JUSTIN FISCHER’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of postal workers upholding the trust placed in them. The guilty plea is a blow to the integrity of the postal service and is a testament to the tireless efforts of investigators who brought this case to light.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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