Investigative News Releases

Working with our Law Enforcement Partners

Our special agents investigate nationwide internal crimes and fraud committed by postal employees and contractors as well as postal employee misconduct. We work with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and local prosecutors across the country to prosecute these crimes.

In some instances, we uncover much larger criminal activity being carried out by multiple individuals and organizations. In many of these cases, we partner with other federal and local law enforcement agencies to identify and hold responsible those who take advantage of the public’s trust in our postal system.

Below are links to the most recent news releases about our work.

Ex-USPS Worker Sentenced to Probation and Community Service for Obstruction of Mail

Date Released: 07/20/2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Sierra Hudson, age 35, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty to obstruction of mail on July 15, 2022. Hudson was sentenced to five years’ probation, 100 hours of community service, a $1,000.00 fine, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee by United States District Court Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle. This case was investigated by special agents from the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General (“USPS-OIG”). The...

Guilty Plea in Cross-Country Meth and Marijuana Trafficking Scheme

Date Released: 07/19/2022

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Grants Pass, Oregon, pleaded guilty in federal court to violation of federal narcotics and money laundering laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny, United States Attorney Cindy Chung announced today. George Charlan, age 34, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possesses with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of...

Postal Worker Charged with Obstruction of Mail

Date Released: 07/13/2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Kevin Hart, age 31, a resident of Marrero, Louisiana, was charged on July 12, 2022 in a one-count bill of information with obstruction of mail, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans. According to court documents, Hart was employed by the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier Associate and was assigned to work at the Johnson Street Post Office in Metairie, Louisiana, 70001. On or about July 1, 2021, Hart knowingly and willfully did obstruct and retard...

Company and CEO to Pay $1.31 Million for Submitting False Claims for Anti-Overdose Drug

Date Released: 07/13/2022

Florida-based Solera Specialty Pharmacy has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement and agreed to pay a $1.31 million civil settlement to resolve allegations that it submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare for Evzio, a high-priced drug used in rapid reversal of opioid overdoses. According to Solera’s admissions in the criminal and civil agreements, the pharmacy dispensed Evzio from January 2017 to May 2018. During that time, Evzio was the highest-priced version of naloxone on the market...

Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Delay or Destruction of Mail

Date Released: 07/11/2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Darius Patin, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on June 7, 2022 before U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. According to court documents, Patin was employed by the United States Postal Service as a City Carrier and was assigned to work at Carrollton Station, New Orleans, LA 70118. On or about April 28, 2021, Patin secreted, destroyed, detained, and delayed approximately 1,377 pieces of mail that were...