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crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Rampant Postal Carrier Robberies Lead to Arrests and Rewards

Five individuals in Florida are facing federal charges for a series of armed robberies targeting postal carriers, while a sixth person has been sentenced for a similar crime. The suspects allegedly robbed postal carriers at gunpoint, demanding their keys and belongings. GPS data from their vehicle helped authorities track down two of the suspects. The charges include armed robbery, aiding and abetting, brandishing a firearm, and committing a crime of violence. One of the suspects has already been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison.

via KOMO News|

#armed-robbery #crime #federal-charges

business2 years ago•2 min saved

2023 Holiday Shipping Deadlines Released by FedEx and USPS

FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service have announced their holiday shipping deadlines earlier this year, with UPS yet to announce theirs. For domestic packages, FedEx recommends mailing by December 13th for delivery before Christmas, while USPS suggests December 16th. International shipping dates will vary. The USPS has also confirmed there will be no peak surcharge this holiday season.

via USA TODAY|

#business #deadlines #fedex

crime-prevention2 years ago•0 min saved

USPS Implements New Measures to Combat Mail Theft and Protect Carriers

The United States Postal Service is implementing measures to prevent mail theft, including changing to electronic locks and placing hardened blue boxes in high-risk areas. The changes also include internal processes for authentication of address changes and tackling counterfeit postage. The Postal Inspection Service Chief has stated that they are working to protect postal employees and the security of the mail by hardening targets and bringing perpetrators to justice.

via Boro Park 24|

#crime-prevention #electronic-locks #law-enforcement

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Letter carriers demand action against robberies.

Robberies of postal carriers have surged 78% to nearly 500 in 2022, with weapons used in most of the 496 robberies, injuring 31 postal carriers last year. The National Association of Letter Carriers is demanding action from the US Postal Service to address the issue. The Postal Service is adapting and implementing new measures to address the robberies, including enhancing collection box key and lock technology, implementing dual authentication, and "hardening" blue collection boxes to prevent tampering. The Postal Service leadership is preparing to announce more measures to address the problem.

via Yahoo News|

#crime #gun-violence #postal-carriers

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

USPS Mail Carriers in Chicago and Columbus Targeted in String of Armed Robberies

Postal carriers in Chicago have been robbed at gunpoint at least 12 times in the last month, with one to three armed robbers approaching carriers on the public way during the afternoon and demanding their postal keys before fleeing in a waiting vehicle. The robbers are described as African American males, 15 to 25 years of age, wearing dark clothing and ski masks, and are armed with semi-automatic handguns. The robberies raise concerns for the safety of the carriers and the security of the public, whose personal information could be compromised.

via Chicago Tribune|

#chicago #crime #gunpoint

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Postal Carriers in Chicago Face Increasing Gunpoint Robberies: Police

Postal carriers in Chicago have been robbed at gunpoint at least 12 times in the last month, with armed robbers targeting their master keys. The robbers, described as African American males aged 15 to 25, threaten the carriers with force before fleeing in a waiting vehicle. The ongoing robberies raise concerns for the safety of the carriers and the security of the public, whose personal information could be compromised. The head of the Chicago branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers has said that carriers are traumatized and fear for their lives.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#armed-robbery #chicago #crime