The United States Post Office is entrusted with getting mail to the intended recipient safely.
Now the former post master of Bethel is accused of stealing a former employee's identity.
Jennifer Justice, of New Richmond, was indicted on October 22, 2008 for allegedly using someone else's information to obtain credit cards and magazine subscriptions.
According to the Clermont County Prosecutor's office, Justice had the mail inquiries sent to a vacant home.
In Ohio identity theft is a fifth degree felony. The maximum sentence is 12 months in prison and a $2,500 fine.
The former postmaster has a court hearing on January 13.
