public corruption

Seekonk Postmaster Who Stole Over $19,000 Through Money Orders Pleads Guilty

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  Defendant spent thousands of dollars in stolen proceeds at casinos July 30, 2025 BOSTON – The former Postmaster for the Seekonk Post Office pleaded guilty today to stealing over $19,000 through no-fee money orders. Bethany LeBlanc, 48, of Seekonk, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money. U.S. District Court Judge Leo … Read more

U.S. Postal Service VMF manager charged with extorting bribes in exchange for work contracts

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CLEVELAND, Ohio  —  Federal charges were filed Thursday against the manager of the U.S. Postal Service’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, accusing him of extorting more than $19,000 in bribes and free vehicle repairs, and of stealing postal service property. Kevin R. Hood, 46, of Richmond Heights, was charged in a two-count criminal information with extortion and … Read more