PITTSBURGH, PA- Two residents of DuBois, PA, have been sentenced in federal court to time served and one year of supervised release on their convictions of conspiracy to commit mail theft and mail theft, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson imposed the sentence on both David E. Moore, 27, and Joshua J. Frantz, 26. Both defendants were in custody pending sentencing. Moore served four months in prison and Frantz served seven months in prison.

According to information presented to the court, from in or around February 2016 through in or around March 2016, cousins, Joshua J. Frantz and David E. Moore, Jr., agreed to and did steal mail from mail receptacles located at an apartment complex at 122 West Washington Avenue, DuBois, PA. The court was further advised that on at least 11 occasions, one or both of the defendants were observed on surveillance video either stealing attempting to steal mail from the mail receptacles. Specifically, on March 7, 2016, Frantz and Moore were both observed by way of surveillance footage around 2:21 AM opening mail receptacles and looking into them for mail. Moore was observed taking mail out of a receptacle and placing it inside of his winter jacket. Both defendants were then observed exiting the building. Based upon the statements by the defendants, investigators learned that it was Frantz’s idea to steal the mail; however, Moore continued to steal mail even after Frantz was in custody for another matter. Over 60 individuals had mail stolen from their receptacles as a result of the mail theft conspiracy.

Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Postal Inspection Service and the DuBois Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Moore and Frantz.

JOHNSTOWN, PA – Two residents of DuBois, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft and mail theft, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

David E. Moore, 26, and Joshua J. Frantz, 26, each pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that from in or around February 2016 through in or around March 2016, cousins, Joshua J. Frantz and David E. Moore, Jr., agreed to and did steal mail from mail receptacles located at an apartment complex at 122 West Washington Avenue, in DuBois, PA. The court was further advised that on at least 11 occasions, either one or both of the defendants were observed on surveillance video and that more than 60 individuals had pieces of US mail stolen from their mail receptacles as a result of the mail theft conspiracy.

Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for Oct. 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. for Frantz, and at 1 p.m. that same day for Moore. The law provides for a total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Both defendants remain imprisoned pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Postal Inspection Service and the DuBois Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Moore and Frantz.

PITTSBURGH, PA – Two former residents of DuBois, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of conspiracy and mail theft, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

The two-count Indictment, returned on Feb. 19, names David E. Moore Jr., 26, and Joshua J. Frantz, 25, as defendants.

According to the Indictment, from February through March of 2016, Moore and Frantz stole mail from mail receptacles at an apartment complex in the DuBois area.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $500,000 or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The United States Postal Inspection Service and the DuBois Police Department conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.