Joivian Tjuana Hayes, a former United States Postal Service supervisor, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 worth of checks and collectibles while working at the Costa Mesa Post Office. From early last year until her December arrest, Hayes forged payees' names to deposit stolen checks and postal money orders into her account. Evidence, including surveillance camera footage, showed her making these deposits while in her USPS attire. Following a search of her residence, agents found various gold coins and historic currency, with the total crime value estimated between $304,000 and $324,288. Her sentencing is scheduled for May 23, where she could face up to 20 years in prison.
A former postal service supervisor has pleaded guilty to stealing over $300,000 in checks and collectibles, with a sentencing hearing set for May.
Joivian Tjuana Hayes was found to have stolen approximately 20 checks valued at around $284,000 before her arrest in December.
Surveillance footage from various ATMs captured Hayes depositing the stolen checks while still in her USPS uniform shirt.
Federal agents discovered a significant collection of gold coins and rare currency valued between $304,000 and $324,288 during the search of Hayes' home.
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