Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Burglarizing Post Office and Stealing Mail
A former United States Postal Service employee, Zachary M. Walker, 38, pleaded guilty in federal court to burglarizing a local post office building and stealing mail matter. Walker used his knowledge of building security to gain unauthorized access and steal mail, which he would sell online. The case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Springfield, Missouri, Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Carney.
Key Takeaways:
- Zachary M. Walker, a 38-year-old man from Springfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty to burglary of a post office building and theft of mail matter.
- Walker, a former United States Postal Service employee, used his knowledge of building security to gain unauthorized access to the post office and steal mail.
- The stolen mail was examined and items that could be easily sold were stolen and sold online.
- Walker is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison without parole.
- The case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Springfield, Missouri, Police Department.
- The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Carney.
- Walker is scheduled to undergo a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office before a sentencing hearing is held.
Statistics:
- 38: The age of the defendant, Zachary M. Walker.
- 10: The maximum number of years Walker can receive in federal prison without parole.
- 1: The number of counts Walker pleaded guilty to, including one count of burglary of a post office building and one count of theft of mail matter.
- 1: The number of federal agencies involved in the investigation, including the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Springfield, Missouri, Police Department.
Sources:
- Office of United States Attorneys
- United States Postal Inspection Service
- Springfield, Missouri, Police Department
- ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY PATRICK CARNEY