Press Releases issued by the US Department of Justice on October 8, 2008
FALSE FINANCIAL REPORTS LEAD TO WINDOW CLERK’S ARREST
(HOUSTON, Texas) – Calvin Williams, 61, of Spring, Texas, has been indicted for making false entries and false reports of money collected, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today. Williams surrendered to agents with the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) this morning and is expected to appear before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at which time the issue of bond is expected to be decided.
On Sept. 25, 2008, Williams was indicted on one count of making false entries and false reports of money collected relating to his money and stamp stock inventory accountability in connection with his duties as a sales and service associate (window clerk) at the Panther Creek Postal Store in The Woodlands, Texas. The investigation was triggered by a pattern of stock shortages at the Panther Creek Postal Store. The indictment alleges that between May through September 2006, while employed by the USPS, Williams made a false and fictitious entry of stamp purchases with the intent to deceive.
If convicted, Williams faces a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine on each count of the indictment.
This investigation leading to Williams’ indictment and arrest was conducted by special agents with USPS-OIG. The case will be tried by Special Assistant United States Attorney Tammie Y. Moore.
FALSE FINANCIAL REPORTS LEADS TO SECOND ARREST OF WINDOW CLERK THIS WEEK
(HOUSTON, Texas) – Winston Williams, 59, of Channelview, Texas, has been indicted for making false entries and reports of money, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today. Having agreed to surrender himself, Williams was taken into custody today by agents of the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG). Williams appeared before U.S. Judge Frances H. Stacy and has been ordered released on a $20,000 personal recognizance bond. He has entered a plea of not guilty.
On Aug. 14, 2008, Williams was indicted for making false entries and false reports of money collected relating to his money and stamp stock inventory accountability in connection with his duties as a sales and service associate (window clerk). The investigation was triggered by a pattern of stock shortages at the Barbara Jordan Post Office, 401 Franklin, Houston, Texas 77002. The indictment alleges that between January and June 2007, Williams made a false and fictitious entry of stamp purchases with the intent to deceive.
Williams began his employment with the USPS as a Sales and Service Associate (window clerk) on Aug. 18, 1973. If convicted, Williams faces a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $250,000 fine on each count of the indictment.
This investigation leading to Williams’ indictment and arrest was conducted by Special Agents with USPS-OIG. The case will be tried by Special Assistant United States Attorney Tammie Y. Moor