BANGOR, Maine (AP) – A 44-year-old Guilford woman has pleaded guilty to stealing U.S. Postal Service funds while working as a relief postmaster.

Jennifer O’Brien admitted to misappropriation of postal funds Friday in U.S. District Court in Bangor.

According to court documents, O’Brien took money orders to pay personal bills – and would repay the money when she could – while working at the Charleston post office. In all, she converted more than $1,700 for personal use and paid back all but $555 when she was caught.

O’Brien faces up to 10 years in prison. A sentencing date has not been scheduled.

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Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com

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