U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman | U.S. Department of Justice
Emilio Chirico, the Station Manager for the DeWitt Post Office in New York, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, misappropriation of postal funds, and making false entries and reports. This was announced by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman alongside Matthew Modafferi from the United States Postal Service's Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG).
According to the indictment, Chirico allegedly stole $81,553.94 worth of stamps from the DeWitt Post Office between January 2021 and March 2023. It is also alleged that he falsified postal records to cover up the theft. Chirico has held his position as station manager since March 2012.
If convicted, Chirico faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison, a fine up to $1 million, and a supervised release term of up to five years. Sentencing would be determined by a judge based on the statute violated, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other considerations.
It is important to note that these charges are accusations at this stage. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the USPS-OIG and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Tamara B. Thomson and Michael F. Perry.
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