Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jesse L. Anderson (43, St. Petersburg) has pleaded guilty to theft by a postal employee. Anderson faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to the plea agreement, in May 2023, the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) received a complaint regarding stolen mail, which included a credit card and Social Security card. In October 2023, USPS-OIG received another complaint from the same individual regarding a second credit card missing from the mail. Through investigation, it was determined that Anderson used the individual’s credit card after stealing it on his assigned postal route.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Erin Claire Favorit and Abigail K. King.