James E. Miller, III, Interstate Transportation of Fraudulently Obtained Property, West Virginia 2016

Wellsburg, West Virginia resident James E. Miller, III, was sentenced to three years of probation for violating federal laws of interstate transportation of fraudulently obtained property in a case involving the transport of two stolen checks from Charleroi, Pennsylvania to Wellsburg, West Virginia.

According to court records, Miller, 48, unlawfully caused two checks totaling $32,671.50, issued by a victim business, to be transported from Charleroi to Wellsburg in November 2016 and January 2017. The checks were issued in the amounts of $19,527.50 and $13,144.00, respectively.

United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer imposed the sentence on Miller, who was convicted of violating federal laws of interstate transportation of fraudulently obtained property.

Assistant United States Attorney Yvonne M. Saadi prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.

The U.S. Attorney commended the United States Postal Inspection Service – Criminal Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Miller.

Miller’s sentence is a result of the successful investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service – Criminal Investigation.

The case serves as a reminder of the importance of preventing and prosecuting financial crimes, particularly those that involve the transport of stolen funds across state lines.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work with state and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure that those who commit financial crimes are held accountable for their actions.

Miller is scheduled to serve his probation for three years. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to monitor the situation and take any necessary action to ensure that Miller complies with the terms of his probation.

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