Postal Worker Sentenced for Theft of Mail

U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that JOSHUA GRESHAM, age 27, of New Orleans, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to theft of mail.

U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt sentenced GRESHAM to 2 years of probation, $750 fine, $300 special assessment and restitution in the amount of $10.

According to Court records, on or about July 9, 2014, GRESHAM, a United States Postal employee, removed $370.00 in cash from three greeting cards while on his postal route.

U.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General for investigating this matter.  Assistant U.S. Attorney G. Dall Kammer is in charge of the prosecution.