A Fayetteville resident has admitted to embezzling funds from the U.S. Postal Service and making false entries in government records, according to federal prosecutors.
Court documents state that Robert Raquan Patterson, 29, worked as a sales and services distribution associate at the Evergreen Post Office. In this role, he managed the office’s finances and had access to its financial systems. Between November 1, 2022, and July 30, 2024, Patterson fraudulently issued 129 postal money orders for his own benefit. He also falsely reported debit and credit card payments that matched these money orders. The losses to the U.S. Postal Service totaled at least $74,735. Authorities say Patterson used the stolen money for personal expenses such as hotels, flights, and cash withdrawals.
Patterson pleaded guilty to one count of misappropriation of postal funds and one count of making false entries and reports. He faces up to 240 months in prison when sentenced on August 7, 2025.
“Daniel P. Bubar, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after Chief U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II accepted the plea. The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General is investigating the case and Assistant U.S. Attorney Toby Lathan is prosecuting the case.”
