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United States of America v. Ashley Straub

Date: 02-17-2026

Case Number: 25-mj-00092

Judge: Anita M. Boor

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Madison

Defendant's Attorney: Mark Maciolek

Description:
Madison, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with destruction of mail or newspapers.

Ashley Straub, 25, Onalaska, Wisconsin, worked as a mail carrier at the La Crosse Post Office. In February 2025, Straub opened numerous items of mail and stole $350 in cash and several gift cards.

At the sentencing, Judge Boor noted that theft by mail carriers erodes trust in the United States Postal Service. In selecting an appropriate sentence, Judge Boor balanced Straub’s harm to the community with her lack of criminal history.

The charge against Straub was the result of an investigation conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the La Crosse Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alex Samuel and Megan Stelljes prosecuted this case.
Outcome:
The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 1 year probation, $25 CA, $165 restitution, $500 fine.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Ashley Straub?

The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 1 year probation, $25 CA, $165 restitution, $500 fine.

Which court heard United States of America v. Ashley Straub?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin (Dane County), WI. The presiding judge was Anita M. Boor.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Ashley Straub?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Madison. Defendant's attorney: Mark Maciolek.

When was United States of America v. Ashley Straub decided?

This case was decided on February 17, 2026.