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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; The U.S. Attorney&#8217;s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that charges relating to the improper disposal of mailed items were filed against a post office mail carrier assistant from Wilkes-Barre.</p><p>David T. Clocker, 34, of Wilkes-Barre was charged July 20 with one count of misdemeanor destruction of mail.</p><p>According to U.S. Attorney Peter Smith, Clocker is charged with delay and destruction of mail between January and March 2016. The charges stem from an investigation by the Office of Inspector General and U.S. Postal Service.</p><p>A plea agreement was filed in which Clocker agrees to plead guilty to the delay and destruction of mail charge. The plea agreement must be approved by the court, and Clocker faces a maximum of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine, Smith said in a news release.</p><p>Indictments and criminal informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.</p><p>The case was investigation by OIG-USPS. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd K. Hinkley.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Travis Kellar</p><p>tkellar@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div>

Wilkes-Barre postal worker charged with destruction, delay of mail