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Ex-Postal Worker Sentenced for $2 Million Check Theft

5/15/2025

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Gregory Drake, a former postal worker from Lakewood, faces 41 months in prison for a shocking theft of nearly $2 million in checks. In 2022, he pilfered 127 checks from local businesses, causing devastating financial harm. Alongside his prison sentence, Drake is ordered to repay $297,969 in restitution, highlighting the serious consequences of his actions.

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Gregory Drake, a former postal worker from Lakewood, faces 41 months in prison for a shocking theft of nearly $2 million in checks. In 2022, he pilfered 127 checks from local businesses, causing devastating financial harm. Alongside his prison sentence, Drake is ordered to repay $297,969 in restitution, highlighting the serious consequences of his actions.