By: Bennett Loudon//February 28, 2019//
A Rochester postal worker who admitted to stealing mail is facing a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Chansen Diaz, 30, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal mail before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marian W. Payson.
Diaz was a U.S. Postal Service contractor at the Greater Rochester International Airport. He conspired with co-defendants Cordell James and Michael Harris to steal gift cards and cash from the mail, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Charges are pending against James and Harris.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 29.