A Kansas postal worker is facing federal charges after prosecutors allege he stole mail from the U.S. Postal Service, including hundreds of political flyers supporting Republican candidates.
The case raises concerns about the handling and delivery of election-related mail, with federal investigators examining the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the missing mail.
According to the indictment, the defendant is Kelly R. Cram, 59, of Baxter Springs, Kansas. She had worked for the Postal Service since 2009 and was assigned to a rural delivery route out of Pittsburg.
Investigators reportedly discovered the mail in her garage on October 7, after she was placed on administrative leave. The nearly 400 political mailers were connected exclusively to Republican candidates or Republican-affiliated political action committees. Investigators said they found no political mail supporting candidates from other parties.
Cram is charged with one count of unlawful secretion, destruction and delay of mail. The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General is investigating.
The indictment does not establish a motive for the alleged theft. Cram is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
