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WANTED: We are offering up to a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) involved in the homicide of letter carrier Octavia Redmond near 12156 S Harvard Ave. in Chicago, IL on July 19, 2024.
If you have information to report about this case, please call our hotline at 1-877-876-2455.
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July 24, 1942 - Postal Inspector William Kenyon is named acting chief of the Army Postal Service during World War II. After starting his career as a young man cleaning mail bags, Kenyon rose to become a prominent member of the Postal Inspection Service.
After years spent working his way up the ranks of the Postal Service, Kenyon was appointed a Post Office Inspector on August 9, 1906. He served in the New Orleans, Austin, Cincinnati, and New York Divisions before being assigned to France with the American Expeditionary Forces in 1917 during World War I.
Throughout 1919 and 1920, Kenyon served as the chief of the Postal Express in France, Germany, and Luxemburg, and he oversaw the creation of an organized system to get mail to soldiers during the war. After World War I, Kenyon returned to the States where he was assigned to the Pittsburg Division until his promotion to assistant chief Post Office Inspector in 1931.
In 1939, Kenyon was given the special appointment to study mail service for the armed forces in preparation for Word War II. This led to the agreement between the Post Office Department and the War Department that would leave mail distribution during times of war and emergency in the hands of the Post Office Department.
Inspector Kenyon’s success earned him the title and respect of being a colonel in the armed forces. His ideas regarding the organization of soldiers’ mail distribution and APOs (Army Post Offices) are still widely used today.
Image 1: William Kenyon
Image 2: Army Post Office in France during WWI
Image 3: Mail on the Homefront in 1918
After being featured in a Wanted Wednesday video, New York Postal Inspectors received a tip about the assault and attempted robbery of a letter carrier. Deputy Chief Inspector Pete Rendina details how this tip led inspectors to identify the suspect, who was ultimately arrested and convicted for the crime.
SENTENCED: Oklahoma City man sentenced to 120 months in prison for the armed robbery of a USPS letter carrier, following investigation by .
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ALERT: There is only 24 HOURS left to apply to become a Postal Police Officer! Join our mission before it is too late. To learn more, visit https://www.uspis.gov/postal-police-hiring-2024.
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We proudly welcome our newest students to Basic Inspector Training where they will learn the traditions, tactics, and methods to become a Postal Inspector. Join us in wishing them good luck.
Missouri man who orchestrated a mail theft scheme in St. Louis sentenced to prison and ordered to pay over $46,000 in restitution to victims.
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WANTED: Do you have information? We’re offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) who robbed a letter carrier near 2438 S Holden Rd in Greensboro, NC on June 20, 2024.
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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to the armed robberies of letter carriers, including one robbery at knifepoint, following investigation by Boston Division.
To read the full press release: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/stoughton-man-pleads-guilty-armed-robberies-postal-workers
Start your career with purpose. Join the men and women who stand on the frontlines to protect postal employees, customers, and property. Apply today!
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Alabama man goes to prison for mail theft, identity theft, and bank fraud after fingerprints were found on tools he used to steal from the mail.
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Are Prime Day deals too good to pass up? Make sure thieves don't get the best deal of all. 💸 Protect your packages. 📦
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Today we pause to remember Postal Inspector Robert F. Jones Jr., who was killed in an automobile crash in the line of duty in 2000.
After being notified of a series of mail thefts at the Atlanta airport, Postal Inspectors uncovered a credit card theft ring responsible for hundreds of stolen cards and over $2.3 million in attempted fraudulent purchases.
In March 2016, Barclaycard contacted Postal Inspectors about potentially fraudulent purchases made in Atlanta, GA. Upon investigation, inspectors discovered the credit cards were stolen from the mail while being transported at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Based on phone data used to activate the stolen cards, inspectors identified Quentin Pickett as a suspect. Pickett was then recorded on surveillance video using the stolen cards to make withdrawals from ATMs. But he wasn’t acting alone.
Cornelius Henderson, through his employment with United Airlines, stole mail containing credit cards from secure baggage areas at the airport and gave them to Pickett. Brandon Foster, a bank teller for Wells Fargo, and LaSuhn Turner also helped in obtaining money from the stolen cards.
By using intelligent barcode tracking, another conspirator was discovered. Treveyon Herring was abusing his position as a mail pre-sorter to steal credit cards, despite being employed for only two weeks. In an interview with inspectors, Herring confessed and identified Pickett as the ringleader.
Each conspirator was indicted and pled guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Pickett, Henderson, and Herring received prison sentences ranging from 24 to 81 months plus restitution owed, while Turner and Foster were sentenced to 36 months’ probation plus restitution.
Image 1: Quentin Pickett and Cornelious Henderson
Image 2: Surveillance video of Pickett
Image 3: Evidence found in Pickett’s car following arrest
Florida trio pleads guilty to their involvement in at least 6 robberies of letter carriers across South & Central Florida. Two of the men now face up to life in prison at sentencing.
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Pennsylvania man sentenced to prison & ordered to pay restitution for his involvement in a mail theft scheme.
"Protecting the mail from theft is a core mission of the Inspection Service. When someone steals mail, Postal Inspectors will work relentlessly to hold those individuals to account," Christopher Nielsen, Inspector in Charge of Philadelphia Division
To read the full press release: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/upper-darby-man-sentenced-12-months-prison-mail-theft-scheme
Texas duo goes to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to sell counterfeit Adderall on the dark web where the pills sold contained methamphetamine.
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WANTED: We’re offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect who robbed a letter carrier near 5050 S. Evans Ave. in Chicago, IL on June 28, 2024.
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Birmingham man sentenced to 63 months in prison for possession of stolen mail and unlawful possession of postal keys, following investigation by & the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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NOW HIRING: We are now hiring Postal Police Officers for strategic locations nationwide! Apply now before the hiring portal closes on July 22.
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NOW HIRING: Inspection Service is Hiring Postal Police Officers Begin an exciting and fulfilling career with the United States Inspection Service as a Postal Police Officer. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: The general public (including non-career USPS employees) may apply through USPS Careers Monday, July 8 .....
Two Texas men plead guilty to robbing 8 letter carriers in Dallas-Fort Worth area between January and April 2024, following investigation by Fort Worth Division.
“The U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will never cease placing employee safety as one of our top priorities,” Kai Pickens, Inspector in Charge of USPIS Fort Worth Division
To read the full press release: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/men-who-robbed-8-usps-letter-carriers-plead-guilty
Happy Independence Day! Today we’re proud to celebrate the freedoms we hold dear and the nation we serve. As you celebrate, don’t forget to honor the brave men and women whose service has provided our freedom. 🇺🇸
WANTED: We’re offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) who attempted to rob two letter carriers in the Westport area of Kansas City, MO on May 29, 2024.
Suspects were seen driving in this red 2011 Dodge Charger with the rear passenger window broken.
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Are you ready to start your career with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service? Here's your chance... The Postal Police Officer hiring portal will be open on July 8 for strategic locations!
For more information on this hiring, visit https://www.uspis.gov/postal-police-hiring-2024.
Missouri mail thief sentenced to prison for stealing from multiple mailboxes in Chesterfield in August 2023, following investigation by .
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UPDATE: Juvenile suspect was apprehended in connection with this robbery. Thank you for your help in locating this suspect. If you need to report a crime involving the U.S. Mail, call our hotline at 1-877-876-2455.
BEWARE: Scammers are constantly changing tactics to steal your personal information. Be skeptical of text messages, emails, phone calls or QR codes asking for your information, even if they appear to be legitimate. Share this with older friends & family to protect them too.
Learn more at https://www.uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024
In 1940, the Postal Inspection Service established the National Forensic Laboratory near Washington D.C. This state-of-the-art facility is staffed by highly trained forensic scientists and technical specialists who play key roles in identifying individuals who have committed postal crimes.
The Forensic Laboratory Services (FLS) is split into four departments - Questioned Documents and Imaging, Fingerprints, Physical Sciences, and Digital Evidence. These units analyze a wide variety of evidence, including weapons, explosives, hairs, drugs, fingerprints, handwriting, counterfeit postage, computers, cell phones, and more.
In fiscal year 2023, FLS examined over 1 million items, including 378 terabytes of data. As a result, they helped to identify more than 2,200 suspects. Over the course of the year, the FLS Incident Response Team responded eight times to different locations in the United States to provide inspectors with onsite crime scene support.
Although criminal forensics is a field that is constantly evolving, FLS stays at the forefront of change to support the Postal Inspection Service and ensure the success of our mission.
Did you get an unsolicited text message from USPS? Was it about an unclaimed package or a missing address? Don't fall for it. It's a scam called Smishing. 📲
🔗 To learn more about identity fraud, visit https://www.uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024.
New York man sentenced for interstate transportation of stolen money after stealing over $800,000 from skilled gaming machines at over 40 establishments across Pennsylvania and Virginia, following investigation by & U.S. Secret Service.
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WANTED: We are offering up to a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect(s) involved in the homicide of letter carrier Octavia Redmond near 12156 S Harvard Ave. in Chicago, IL on July 19, 2024. If you have information to report about this case, please call our hotline at 1-877-876-2455. #USPIS #WantedWednesday https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/chicago-il-homicide-of-a-usps-letter-carrier
After being featured in a Wanted Wednesday video, New York Postal Inspectors received a tip about the assault and attempted robbery of a letter carrier. Deputy Chief Inspector Pete Rendina details how this tip led inspectors to identify the suspect, who was ultimately arrested and convicted for the crime.
Start your career with purpose. Join the men and women who stand on the frontlines to protect postal employees, customers, and property. Apply today! #USPIS #ProudtoProtect 🔗 To learn more: https://www.uspis.gov/postal-police-hiring-2024
Today we pause to remember Postal Inspector Robert F. Jones Jr., who was killed in an automobile crash in the line of duty #OTD in 2000. #USPIS #RIP
WANTED: We’re offering up to a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest & conviction of suspect who robbed a #USPS letter carrier near 5050 S. Evans Ave. in Chicago, IL on June 28, 2024. #USPIS #WantedWednesday https://www.uspis.gov/news/wanted/chicago-il-robbery-of-a-usps-letter-carrier-6
UPDATE: Juvenile suspect was apprehended in connection with this robbery. Thank you for your help in locating this suspect. If you need to report a crime involving the U.S. Mail, call our hotline at 1-877-876-2455.
Did you get an unsolicited text message from USPS? Was it about an unclaimed package or a missing address? Don't fall for it. It's a scam called Smishing. 📲 🔗 To learn more about identity fraud, visit https://www.uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024.
On his first day on the job, a Hampton, VA letter carrier was robbed at gunpoint by a group known as "Three Keys". Deputy Chief Inspector Robert Wemyss details how Washington Division Postal Inspectors rounded up the men responsible & rewarded them with prison sentences.
Today we remember Postal Police Officer Michael J. Healy, who was tragically killed during an armed robbery attempt of the Chicago main post office #OTD in 1981. #USPIS #RIP
Scanning QR codes is perfectly safe, right? Think again. Scammers use deceptive QR codes in attempts to steal your personal information or install malware on your device. It's a new scam called Quishing. 🔎 🔗 To learn more about identity fraud, visit https://www.uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024.
Under the right conditions, anyone can fall for an imposter scam. But scammers target older individuals and apply pressure tactics in an attempt to steal their life savings. Spreading awareness is key in stopping these scams. Together, we can prevent elder abuse. #WEAAD
Did you receive an urgent call from someone claiming to be a government official? Did they threaten your arrest or ask you to confirm your personal information? Just hang up. It's a scam called Vishing. 📵 🔗 To learn more about identity fraud, visit https://www.uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024.
Did you receive a luring email from the Postal Service about a package delivery? Does it contain a link to click? Don't take the bait! It's a phishing attempt to steal your personal information. 🎣 🔗 To learn more about identity fraud, visit https://www.uspis.gov/identity-fraud-2024.
Today we pause to remember Special Agent Charles M. Davis who died from wounds suffered while protecting the U.S. Mail and passengers #OTD in 1867. Special Agent Davis is the first known person to die in the line of duty while serving the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. #USPIS #RIP
Using the names of actual U.S. military service members, scammers stole over $1.2 MILLION from victims in a romance scam. Deputy Chief Inspector Damon Wood details how St. Louis Postal Inspectors secured justice for these victims in "Tainted Love".
UPDATE: Suspect has been convicted for the assault of a USPS letter carrier in the Bronx, NY on July 21, 2023 and has been sentenced to 54 months in prison. Thank you for sharing our video and helping to identify this person.
Remembering those we lost in the line of duty… #RIP #NationalPoliceWeek
Dangerous drugs were being supplied to small, rural towns in Pennsylvania by a drug trafficking ring on the West Coast. Deputy Chief Inspector Pete Rendina details how Postal Inspectors from the Pittsburgh Division helped to dismantle this ring in Operation Return to Sender. #USPIS #CombatDrugs
Postal Inspectors in Chicago have been busy lately. LEARN MORE about the nationwide efforts to combat postal crime at https://www.uspis.gov/project-safe-delivery. #USPIS #ProjectSafeDelivery✉️
Have you been a victim of a scam? Watch out! Because the scammers will target you AGAIN. It's called a Rebound Scam. #NCVRW2024
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