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United States of America v. Delos Thurston

Date: 09-25-2026

Case Number: 5:26-cr-00095

Judge: Glenn T. Suddaby

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Onondaga County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Matthew J. McCrobie and Jeffrey Brown

Defendant's Attorney: Melissa Swartz-Bragg

Description:
Syracuse, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with theft of money orders in violation of 18 U.S.C. 500.

Between April 2025 and January 2026, while he was employed as the Postmaster of the Morrisville, New York, Post Office, Delos Thurston, age 28, of Clinton, New York, fraudulently issued 179 money orders for his own benefit without paying for them, and in so doing stole $118,088.19 from the United States.
Outcome:
The Defendant was sentenced to probation for a term of 3 years. A $100.00 Special Assessment is due. Restitution in the amount of $118,088.19 is imposed.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Delos Thurston?

The outcome was: The Defendant was sentenced to probation for a term of 3 years. A $100.00 Special Assessment is due. Restitution in the amount of $118,088.19 is imposed.

Which court heard United States of America v. Delos Thurston?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Onondaga County), NY. The presiding judge was Glenn T. Suddaby.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Delos Thurston?

Plaintiff's attorney: Matthew J. McCrobie and Jeffrey Brown. Defendant's attorney: Melissa Swartz-Bragg.

When was United States of America v. Delos Thurston decided?

This case was decided on September 25, 2026.