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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

Eleven Individuals Indicted and Arrested for Drug Trafficking From Puerto Rico to the Continental United States

Date Released: 02/15/2024
Category: Narcotics

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On February 14, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a nine-count indictment charging 11 individuals for drug trafficking, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. The United States Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General, and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau are investigating the case.

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New Haven Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison

Date Released: 02/01/2024
Category: Narcotics

JASHON SPEARMAN, also known as “J ” and “Deuce,” 35, of New Haven, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 144 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in a New Haven area drug trafficking ring operating in the West Hills neighborhood of New Haven. This investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Service – Office of the Inspector General.

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Two Men Sentenced on Federal Narcotics and Money Laundering Violations

Date Released: 01/18/2024
Category: Narcotics

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – On January 17, 2024, George Charlan, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, and Derek Hillebrand, was sentenced to 18 years. Charlan orchestrated a shipment of over 500 lbs of narcotics from California and Nevada Pennsylvania. Hillebrand received and distributed at least 440 lbs of narcotics to his customers. Charlan had Hillebrand to send over $1 million from PA to CA, and the remaining profits to Charlan. USPS – Office of Inspector General assisted in the investigation.

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Blandburg, PA Resident Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Violating Federal Narcotics Laws

Date Released: 12/27/2023
Category: Narcotics

PITTSBURGH, PA – Danielle Gillam has been sentenced in federal court to two years of imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release on her conviction for violating federal narcotics laws. Gillam was a narcotics distributor who obtained methamphetamine from Derek Hillebrand, which Gillam then redistributed. United States Attorney Olshan commended the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Gillam.

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Reynoldsville, PA Resident Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Violating Federal Narcotics and Firearms Laws

Date Released: 12/27/2023
Category: Narcotics

PITTSBURGH, PA – Kristy Lepionka has been sentenced in federal court to five years of imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release on her convictions for violating federal narcotics and firearms laws. Lepionka received parcels that were shipped from California to Pennsylvania containing methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Olshan commended the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Lepionka.

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