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Two Men Robbed Postal Carrier At Gunpoint In Newark: Feds Two Men Robbed Postal Carrier At Gunpoint In Newark: Feds
Two Men Robbed Postal Carrier At Gunpoint In Newark: Feds Two men were arrested and charged on Thursday, Sept. 19 with robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint in Newark in November 2022, authorities said. On Nov. 28, 2022, Eddie Tyree James White, a 26-year-old Delaware resident, approached a USPS mail carrier while she was in her USPS vehicle in Newark, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. White displayed a firearm in his waistband and demanded the mail carrier’s arrow key, a master key used by USPS to access various mail receptacles, Sellinger said. The mail carrier gave the key to White, who fled on foot, Sellinger said. James Hammond-Smith, a …
USPS Truck Crashes On US Route 22: PennDOT USPS Truck Crashes On US Route 22: PennDOT
USPS Truck Crashes On US Route 22: PennDOT A USPS truck and at least one passenger collided in Harrisburg on Tuesday evening according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The multi-vehicle crash was reported on US 22 eastbound between Elmerton Avenue and Wildwood Park Drive near Cameron Street, PennDOT's 511PA shows.  All eastbound lanes of Route 22 from Maclay to Wildwood Park Drive closed as of 7:02 p.m. the site shows. The area remained closed as of 8:30 p.m., according to area traffic cameras.  It's unclear how many vehicles were involved, if injuries were reported, and what led up to the…
Pedestrian Pinned Under Mail Truck In North Bergen: Sources Pedestrian Pinned Under Mail Truck In North Bergen: Sources
Pedestrian Pinned Under Mail Truck In North Bergen: Sources A 60-year-old West New York woman suffered a collapsed lung after being pinned under a USPS truck in North Bergen Tuesday night, Jan. 30, sources tell Daily Voice. The off-duty USPS driver was turning left from 45th Street onto the Bergen Turnpike when he struck the woman crossing from west to east. Once the driver felt the impact, he didn't know if he should keep driving or stop his truck. He ultimately decided to stop driving, pinning the woman underneath the tire, Daily Voice's source with direct knowledge of the incident said. Bystanders ran over and began trying to lift the mail truck…
Maryland Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds Maryland Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds
Maryland Scammers Accused Of Stealing $5M In Checks From The Mail: Feds A group of five from Maryland has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection to an alleged multi-million dollar stolen check scam in the region. On Monday, authorities announced that five people - all from Prince George's County - will face charges for a fraud scheme that saw them take more than 600 checks with a face value greater than $5 million. Those charged:  Tianna "Mendoza" Cosby, 23, of Upper Marlboro; Marche Sisco, 26, of Suitland; Tommi Cosby, 21, of District Heights; Biniah Carter, 24, of Upper Marlboro; Zion Oluwademilade Adeduqon, 22, of Bowie. Tianna Cosby and …
‘Stop Using These Mail Slots’: Needham Residents Warned Of Increased Phishing Scams ‘Stop Using These Mail Slots’: Needham Residents Warned Of Increased Phishing Scams
‘Stop Using These Mail Slots’: Needham Residents Warned Of Increased Phishing Scams Needham residents have been warned not to use outdoor blue post office collection boxes to send their mail after police received complaints about increased phishing scams in the area. Needham has over 25 collection boxes, but police warned on Monday, Jan. 8, that locals should “stop using them immediately.” “We have once again been targeted by mailbox phishing at area mail drop off locations,” a police Facebook post said. “The suspects are using keys to enter the mailboxes and steal dropped off mail that is inside them.” 🚨 Please share this post to ANY resident in the Town of Needham 🚨…
Downhill Tow Truck Slams Into North Bergen Home Downhill Tow Truck Slams Into North Bergen Home
Downhill Tow Truck Slams Into North Bergen Home A tow truck towing a USPS truck slammed into the porch of a North Bergen home on Friday, Dec. 29. The truck was going downhill on 73rd at Grand Avenue when the back wheels came off the ground, sending the truck flying down to Liberty Avenue, where the driver crashed into the porch of the home, Police Capt. Jorge Raposo said. Had the truck not crashed into the home it would've gone right into Route 1&9, which was experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic, the captain said.
Thieves Busted Returning To Scene Of The Crime At Tysons Corner Center Thieves Busted Returning To Scene Of The Crime At Tysons Corner Center
Thieves Busted Returning To Scene Of The Crime At Tysons Corner Center A group of suspicious people who returned to the scene of their crime in Fairfax County went back to the well one too many times, police say. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department were advised over the weekend by employees at Diesel inside Tysons Corner Center in McLean about a suspicious group who had previously made fraudulent purchases at the store weeks ago. Detectives who are familiar with the case responded to the store, where they apprehended five people and recovered a USPS mail tote and three USPS post office box keys inside their vehicle. Further investigation also led …
Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn
Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn With the holiday season upon us, authorities in Montgomery County are warning residents about a reported rise in package theft.  Organized rings target residential neighborhoods during daylight hours and can often swipe packages before buyers even know they have received them, officials say.  Lower Gwynedd police announced they are increasing patrols in neighborhoods to deter thieves, but residents can also take steps of their own.  Here's how Lower Gwynedd police suggest staying one step ahead this holiday season:  Have your package shipped to a secondary pickup locat…
USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims
USPS Robbery: Trio Stole Keys From Long Island Worker, Sold On Instagram, DA Claims Three people are facing felony charges after they allegedly threatened postal workers with a gun, stole their keys, and attempted to sell them online. The Nassau County District Attorney announced the trio’s indictment on Wednesday, Nov. 29, for the two alleged robberies, which occurred in early 2023. Kimora Dupree, age 20 of Elmont, Melajah Taffe, age 22 of Valley Stream, and a third person, first struck on February 26, 2023, the DA’s Office claimed. Just after 3:30 p.m., an unsuspecting USPS worker was walking up to the front of a Hempstead home when the third person, who has not been…
Woman Swipes Money Orders Sent From Darien, Forges For Herself, Police Say Woman Swipes Money Orders Sent From Darien, Forges For Herself, Police Say
Woman Swipes Money Orders Sent From Darien, Forges For Herself, Police Say A 31-year-old woman is accused of stealing money orders that were sent from a Fairfield County mailbox and pocketing the money for herself. Julissa Herrera, age 31, of the Bronx, turned herself in to Darien Police on Friday, Nov. 17, on an open warrant. According to investigators, the victim contacted police in July 2023 saying that two of her Western Union money orders had been stolen. She had placed the money orders into a USPS mailbox on Corbin Drive in Darien in April 2023, but later noticed that the funds never showed up in her bank account. The woman eventually learned that the chec…
36 Fake Driver's Licenses Found On Fraudsters At Fairfax County Louis Vuitton: Cops 36 Fake Driver's Licenses Found On Fraudsters At Fairfax County Louis Vuitton: Cops
36 Fake Driver's Licenses Found On Fraudsters At Fairfax County Louis Vuitton: Cops A trio of fraudsters from New York were busted after trying to make a $21,000 purchase with a stolen credit card at a Louis Vuitton store, authorities said. Jamine Decambra, 28, Darnel Eric Davis 33, and Marcia Jenelle Lewis, were charged with various counts of fraud following the incident Thursday, Sept. 14, Fairfax County police said. Tysons Urban Team detectives were contacted at 3:45 p.m. by the Louis Vuitton store saying two men, later identified as Decambra and Davis, trying to make a $21,000 purchase with a stolen credit card, police said. TUT Detectives responded and…
SEEN IT? Police Seek Help Finding Mail Bandits In South Jersey SEEN IT? Police Seek Help Finding Mail Bandits In South Jersey
Seen IT? Police Seek Help Finding Mail Bandits In South Jersey Police in South Jersey are looking for a Lincoln SUV with Pennsylvania plates involved in stolen mail from a U.S. Postal facility, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, suspects in the SUV fled from police in a chase that was discontinued for safety reasons, Eveham police said. The USPS drop box involved is located behind the Marlton Post Office (123 E. Main Street). As of this date the total number of victims exceeds 30 with a total monetary loss of over $160,000, police said. Police urge anyone who may have deposited a bill payment or check in the drop box on Aug. 23, betwe…
Armed Robbery Of Mail Carriers: Man, Woman Charged With 2 Boston Heists Armed Robbery Of Mail Carriers: Man, Woman Charged With 2 Boston Heists
Armed Robbery Of Mail Carriers: Man, Woman Charged With 2 Boston Heists A man and woman stand accused of robbing two USPS mail carriers last year — one at knifepoint — to steal their master keys, officials said.  Myesha Lewis, 22, of Boston, and Kenneth Demosthene, 22, of Stoughton, were charged with two counts each of robbery of any person having lawful charge, control, or custody of any mail matter or of any money or other property of the United States, aiding and abetting; two counts each of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, aiding and abetting, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. They were both released following a fi…
Man Accused Of Stealing Check Out Of Darien Post Office Mailbox, Cashing It, Police Say Man Accused Of Stealing Check Out Of Darien Post Office Mailbox, Cashing It, Police Say
Man Accused Of Stealing Check Out Of Darien Post Office Mailbox, Cashing It, Police Say A New York man turned himself in to Darien Police after he was caught allegedly stealing a check from the Darien Post Office box, altering it, and then cashing it using his own name. Amari Washington, age 20, of the Bronx, was arrested on Tuesday, April 25, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police. The victim told police that someone stole his check from the USPS mailbox located at the Noroton Heights Post Office and then altered it to a higher amount and made it payable to Amari Washington, Skoumbros said. Through numerous search warrants, it was determined that the ban…
Bucks Man Tried Shipping 130 THC Cartridges Found By Postal Workers: Police Bucks Man Tried Shipping 130 THC Cartridges Found By Postal Workers: Police
Bucks Man Tried Shipping 130 THC Cartridges Found By Postal Workers: Police A Bensalem man was arrested at his home after police say he received a big box of THC vaporizer cartridges in the mail.  Trudell T. George, 23, is charged with felony drug possession with intent to deliver and a misdemeanor paraphernalia offense, said Bensalem police.  Authorities said that postal workers discovered a package inbound to George's Burnley Court home containing 130 THC cartridges. Bensalem police were watching on Monday, March 20 when postal carriers made a "controlled delivery" of the package to George's property, the department said.  The 23-year-old had take…
Juvenile Slashes Lowell Mail Carrier With Machete After Threatening With Airsoft Rifle: Police Juvenile Slashes Lowell Mail Carrier With Machete After Threatening With Airsoft Rifle: Police
Juvenile Slashes Lowell Mail Carrier With Machete After Threatening With Airsoft Rifle: Police An underage male, armed with an airsoft gun and machete, assaulted a USPS mail carrier, injuring his hand and wrist, officials say.  The mail carrier left his mail truck to make a delivery and found the juvenile inside his vehicle upon his return, the victim told the Lowell Police Department when they arrived at the scene on Porter Street shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. The juvenile pointed an airsoft rifle at the mail carrier, and when the USPS worker attempted to defend himself, the underage male pulled a machete from his waistband, slashed at the victim, and ran away f…
Blue USPS Mailboxes Hijacked By Thieves In Wellesley, Needham For Check Fraud Blue USPS Mailboxes Hijacked By Thieves In Wellesley, Needham For Check Fraud
Blue USPS Mailboxes Hijacked By Thieves In Wellesley, Needham For Check Fraud Just at the time of year when grandmothers are sending checks in the mail, thieves are breaking into the blue USPS mailboxes for residents in Wellesley and Needham, officials say.  Multiple blue USPS mailboxes in Needham were broken into between Saturday, Dec. 17 and Monday, Dec. 19, Needham police announced on Monday, Dec. 19.  A day later, the Wellesley Police Department made a similar statement, saying that thieves have obtained blue USPS mailbox keys and are using this newfound access to commit check fraud.  Checks stolen from mailboxes can be altered and placed into an …
58-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction I-84 Crash 58-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction I-84 Crash
58-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction I-84 Crash A 58-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a seven-vehicle chain-reaction crash on I-84. The crash took place in Hartford County around 5 a.m., on I-84 in West Hartford near Exit 44. According to the Connecticut State Police, Gary Michael Carter, of Enfield, was killed when his 2017 Volvo TT hit the back of a Connecticut transit bus stopped in traffic in the right center lane of four on I-84. State police said "for an unknown reason" Carter did not stop in time before colliding with the bus, which did not have any passengers.  After hitting the bus, the Volvo then collided with the …
Man Charged Charged In Scheme To Steal, Cash Checks Mailed In Area, Darien Police Say Man Charged Charged In Scheme To Steal, Cash Checks Mailed In Area, Darien Police Say
Man Charged Charged In Scheme To Steal, Cash Checks Mailed In Area, Darien Police Say Investigators in Fairfield County reported that a 21-year-old man was charged in a scheme to steal and cash checks that were being sent in the mail. Darien officers responded to the West Haven Police Department at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, to take custody of Wilson Ketter, of West Haven, on an arrest warrant, the Darien Police Department reported. Police said a victim reported on Friday, Aug. 12, that a personal check they mailed had been stolen, altered, and cashed. Investigators spoke to the account holder for the fraudulent check, and the account holder said she made co…
Robbery Of Postal Worker Under Investigation In Greenwich Robbery Of Postal Worker Under Investigation In Greenwich
Robbery Of Postal Worker Under Investigation In Greenwich Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly attacked a postal worker and attempted to rob him in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Greenwich around 3:30 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 10 on a residential street in the central part of the city. The USPS mail carrier was approached by two individuals who demanded the property he had on his person, said Lt. Martin O'Reilly, of the Greenwich Police. "They took items, which we have not released to the public," O'Reilly said. "No weapons were observed." Police believe the suspects were attempting to obtain the key that opens m…
Maryland Man Arrested After Stealing Mail From USPS Collection Boxes Maryland Man Arrested After Stealing Mail From USPS Collection Boxes
Maryland Man Arrested After Stealing Mail From USPS Collection Boxes A Hyattsville man has been arrested for alleged mail theft after he was seen taking items from several USPS collection boxes in Silver Spring, authorities say. Shaheem Jerry Denson, 26, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 3 after the theft that occurred in the 8100 block of Georgia Avenue, according to Montgomery County police. Investigators say Denson appeared to reach into a USPS collection box and retrieve mail. When officers approached Denson, he began to walk away from the scene, discarding mail and a homemade device designed to steal mail from the collection boxes. Denson was arrested wit…
Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien
Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien A woman has been charged with a criminal attempt of larceny after allegedly changing the amount on a check for more than it was written for. Jennifer Burgos, age 32, of the Bronx, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 10 at Rikers Island after being nabbed at JFK Airport. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the original incident was reported in Darien on Friday, Aug. 19 when the victim told police she mailed a check from the USPS box at Corbin Drive and discovered that the checks were altered and cashed for a larger amount than the original checks.  An investig…
Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports
Mail Carrier In Maryland Fights Off Armed Robber Seeking Mailbox Key: Reports A mail carrier was able to fend off a would-be robber who attempted to steal a mail collection box key in Maryland, according to multiple reports. In Montgomery County, shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, police investigators were called to Hillridge Drive near the intersection of Saul Road in South Kensington, where a mail carrier was reportedly armed at gunpoint. We are currently investigating a USPS Letter Carrier robbery along with our partners @mcpnews which occurred on Hill Ridge Drive in Kensington, MD. — USPIS_DC (@USPIS_DC) September 28, 2022 The mail carrier was …
Checks Stolen From New Canaan Neighborhood Were 'Washed,' Then Cashed, Police Say Checks Stolen From New Canaan Neighborhood Were 'Washed,' Then Cashed, Police Say
Checks Stolen From New Canaan Neighborhood Were 'Washed,' Then Cashed, Police Say Police in Fairfield County issued an alert to residents about a string of mail thefts. Officers investigated reports of personal checks being stolen from residential mailboxes in New Canaan on Ferris Hill Road and West Road, the New Canaan Police Department reported on Monday, Aug. 22. According to police, the checks were "washed" and made payable to individuals who weren't the intended payees.  Those who steal mail can "wash" the checks by erasing the ink with chemicals and rewriting the checks to themselves. Police offered the following tips to prevent mail thefts: Get to know yo…
Four Charged For Mail Theft In Maryland After Being Busted With USPS Keys: DOJ Four Charged For Mail Theft In Maryland After Being Busted With USPS Keys: DOJ
Four Charged For Mail Theft In Maryland After Being Busted With USPS Keys: DOJ Four from Maryland are facing mail theft charges after being busted in possession of USPS service keys, federal officials announced.  A federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment charging four suspects with theft of mail matter and the unlawful possession of postal service keys, according to the Department of Justice. Those charged: Eyalan Owona, 32, of Upper Marlboro; Ibrahim Kourouma, 22, of Glenarden; Ali Dickerson, 20, of Hyattsville; Benjamin Washington, 22, of Owings Mills. According to the two-count indictment, on Wednesday, May 25, the four allegedly were in posse…
Three From CT Among Four Nabbed For Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail Three From CT Among Four Nabbed For Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail
Three From CT Among Four Nabbed For Trafficking Cocaine Through US Mail Four are facing charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine from Puerto Rico into Connecticut, federal authorities announced. A federal grand jury in New Haven announced the indictment of four suspects with cocaine traffic offenses for their roles in the operation, which lasted months. Those charged: Jean Mangual-Castro, age 34, of West Haven; Jason Spearman, also known as “J” and “Deuce,” age 34, of New Haven; Enid Castro, age 52, of West Haven; Maria Alejandra Perrez Torres, also known as “Alej,” and “Alejandra Perez,” age 21, of Villalba, Puerto Rico. US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that…
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA 83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA A year-long investigation led to five arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs, firearms, drug money, and more, authorities in Pennsylvania announced. The probe targeted a drug distribution ring that stretched from California to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said Tuesday, April 5. The accused leaders of the drug ring were identified as Tyrone Baker, 29, of East Lansdowne, Shakeem Johnson, 27, of Philadelphia, Joshua Quiles, 31, of King of Prussia, Jhamir Winans, 21, of Exton, and Ricky Evans, 28, of Los …
CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say
CT Man, Woman Nabbed For Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, Feds Say Two Connecticut residents were arrested and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Willie Franco, age 33, and 31-year-old Daniella Fox, both of New Haven, were both arrested on Monday, March 7, according to Leonard Boyle, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. On Wednesday, March 2, investigators intercepted a USPS parcel containing about a kilogram of cocaine and a kilogram of fentanyl that was being sent to an address in East Haven associated with the two defendants, Boyle reported. Investigators also found other suspicious par…
POSTAGE SCAM: Brothers Who Co-Owned Bergen E-Commerce Company Admit Cheating Gov't Out Of $3M POSTAGE SCAM: Brothers Who Co-Owned Bergen E-Commerce Company Admit Cheating Gov't Out Of $3M
Postage Scam: Brothers Who Co-Owned Bergen E-Commerce Company Admit Cheating Gov't Out Of $3M Two brothers who co-owned a Bergen County e-commerce company admitted short-changing the government by more than $3 million in postage by altering hundreds of thousands of labels intended for envelopes and slapping them on outbound packages. Jack Koch, 44, of Elmwood Park, and Steven Koch, 43, of Pompton Lakes, owned Fresh N Clear, a high-volume business that sold various household items online that were shipped o customers via the Postal Service, federal authorities said. Over the course of several months in 2020, the company bought 240,471 USPS Priority Mail postage labels, “almost all fo…
RECOGNIZE THIS CAR? Police Investigating New String Of Mail Thefts In Bethlehem RECOGNIZE THIS CAR? Police Investigating New String Of Mail Thefts In Bethlehem
Recognize This CAR? Police Investigating New String Of Mail Thefts In Bethlehem Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle in connection with the ongoing string of mail thefts throughout Bethlehem. The driver of the car pictured above is considered a suspect in a new string of mail thefts that occurred off of Harvard Place and off of 10th Street near Easton Avenue around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, township police said Monday. The suspect vehicle — which matches the vehicle involved in the July 14 string of mail thefts — appears to be targeting outgoing mail, police said, adding that at least four residents have been victimized. Anyone with outbound mail on…
US Postal Worker Killed By Man Who Thought Poisoned Him, USDOJ Says US Postal Worker Killed By Man Who Thought Poisoned Him, USDOJ Says
US Postal Worker Killed By Man Who Thought Poisoned Him, Usdoj Says The Pennsylvania man who shot and killed a US postal worker has told the US Department of Justice why he did, according to a USDOJ release. Eric M. Kortz, 53, of Pittsburgh, shot and killed a uniformed USPS worker on Thursday, as Daily Voice previously reported. Louis Vignone, 58, was shot multiple times while working his regular route as a US Postal Service letter carrier. Vignone was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of multiple gunshots, including one to the head. A gun and seven spent shell casings were found in the yard near the postal vehicle, according to investigators. …