ERIE, Pa. - A resident of Allegany, New York, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of theft of mail by postal employee, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Bryant Richard, 30, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge David S. Cercone.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that from in and around October 2018, to in and around November 2018, Richard, who was a postal employee, stole 18 items of mail which had been submitted to the Postal Service for delivery.
Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for October 7, 2019 at 12:45 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Pending sentencing, the court continued Richard on bond.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Richard.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
