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Kenner Man Sentenced for Mail Theft

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ARTHUR RESPERT, age 26, of Kenner, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to one-count of theft of mail.

U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo sentenced RESPERT to two years of probation. A hearing on restitution is set for May 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

According to court documents, RESPERT worked at the Armstrong International Airport for Air General, Inc. From on or about October 24, 2014 to September 3, 2015, RESPERT stole letters and other packages addressed to individuals across the United States.

Acting U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, in investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sharan E. Lieberman is in charge of the prosecution.

Updated March 16, 2017
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USAO - Louisiana, Eastern

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