BENTON — A 36-year-old Murphysboro woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to mail theft, and could face up to 5-years in prison when she’s sentenced in August.

Former U.S. Mail carrier Michelle L. Leggans, pleaded guilty in court to two counts of mail theft. Sentencing has been set for August 10, 2016. Leggans will face up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release.

During her plea hearing, Leggans admitted that while she was working as a postal mail carrier for the Carbondale Post Office in 2012, she stole two items of mail. One item was gift card from Kohl’s Department Store; the second item was a parcel from eBay.

The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney William E. Coonan.