Investigative News Releases

Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern Distr of New York, announced today that NATHANAEL FOUCAULT — a former USPS letter carrier who was charged with theft and unauthorized use of credit cards — was sentenced today. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding investigative work and diligence of the USPS – Office of the Inspector General.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DAVID RAYFORD, age 40, of Kenner, La., was indicted on April 5, 2024 for Mail Theft. The indictment charged RAYFORD with stealing a greeting card containing a Visa Gift Card and $100.00 cash from the United States mail on June 14, 2021. The case was investigated by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General.

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Rekisha Duckworth (43, Jacksonville) with embezzlement of an article contained in the U.S. Mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. If convicted, Duckworth faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. This case was investigated by the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General.

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of indictments charging Austin Engler and Teron Haywood, Sr. with destruction or delay of mail by a USPS employee. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. These cases were investigated by the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General.

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man today admitted stealing credit cards and checks from the mail while employed as a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier. Parrish Brookins, 30, of East Orange, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of mail theft by a U.S. Postal Service officer or employee. Attorney for the U.S. Khanna credited special agents with the USPS – Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Matthew Modafferi.