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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.

MOST RECENT

Postal Service Letter Carrier Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail

Date Released: 03/11/2024
Category: Internal Mail Theft

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that TIMOTHY MCMILLAN, JR., pleaded guilty on March 5, 2024 to Theft of Mail by a Postal Service employee. The U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General (“USPS-OIG”) received complaints regarding opened parcels that were delivered by the New Orleans Main Office Delivery Unit. On October 11, 2023, USPS-OIG Special Agents placed a greeting card containing $100 in mail to be processed and delivered by MCMILLAN while on his route.

Former Postal Employee Indicted for Delaying and Stealing U.S. Mail

Date Released: 03/11/2024
Category: Internal Mail Theft

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – RANDY BROWN, JR., was indicted on March 8, 2024 on four-counts including, unlawful delay of U.S. Mail matter by a postal employee. BROWN unlawfully secreted, detained, and delayed U.S. mail entrusted to him as a postal employee. BROWN faces up to 5 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. The case was investigated by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General.

Orangeburg Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Postal Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

Date Released: 03/11/2024
Category: Narcotics

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lemont Antwaun Darby, 37, of Orangeburg, was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Lemont Darby was a drug dealer who regularly received packages of marijuana through the U.S. Mail from California and elsewhere. Mjaan Roland, 31, of Chapin, was a city carrier with the Columbia Main Post Office and Dutch Fork Station. Investigated by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General.

Jury Finds Gaffney Woman Guilty in Mail Theft Case

Date Released: 03/07/2024
Category: Internal Mail Theft

IGREENVILLE, S.C. —Takera A. Degree, was found guilty yesterday of stealing mail. In the spring of 2023, the USPS OIG received information about possible theft of mail from the Gaffney P.O. Approximately 100 postal customers reported mailing out greeting cards and other items from the Gaffney post office that were never received. The period of these customer complaints coincided with Degree’s short tenure with the post office. This case was investigated by the USPS OIG.

Mail Carrier Sentenced for Obstructing the Mail and Diverting Mail Packages

Date Released: 03/05/2024
Category: General Crimes

BOSTON – A Fall River U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for obstructing the mail by diverting multiple packages in his custody. Rafael De Los Angeles, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to time served (approximately one day in prison) and six months of supervised release. Matthew Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, NE Office made the announcement today.