A Cobb County postal worker, Adrienne Braziel, was caught on surveillance using stolen gift cards she was supposed to deliver, leading to her arrest on charges of financial transaction card fraud. The theft involved two victims and occurred over three months, with Braziel using the stolen cards at multiple businesses. Customers and authorities are now more vigilant during the holiday season due to this incident.
A former postal inspector in Massachusetts is accused of stealing over $330,000 from elderly victims, using the money for personal expenses including home improvements, cruises, and escorts, and attempting to conceal the theft through various financial maneuvers. He faces multiple charges including fraud, theft, and money laundering.
Jaylen Lockhart, a 26-year-old postal worker in Aurora, Illinois, heroically rescued 75-year-old Guy Miller after he fell while walking his dog. Lockhart, who noticed Miller's unsteady gait and subsequent fall, quickly turned his vehicle around to assist him. In a heartwarming gesture, Lockhart plans to spend Thanksgiving with Miller, highlighting a strong sense of community and compassion.
Jaylen Lockhart, a postal worker in Aurora, Illinois, is celebrating Thanksgiving with the Miller family after helping Guy Miller, who fell while walking his dog. Lockhart's quick response and assistance earned him the Aurora Mayor’s Award of Service. The Millers invited Lockhart and his family to join them for Thanksgiving as a gesture of gratitude. This story echoes a similar Thanksgiving tradition between Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton, who have celebrated together since a mistaken text in 2016.
A beloved postal carrier, Bruce Jennings, was viciously beaten by a suspect, John Ross, while delivering mail in a Gardena neighborhood. The assault, captured on surveillance cameras, has left residents distraught, with the suspect known for terrorizing the community. Despite previous incidents, no charges had been filed against Ross until he was recently caught breaking into another home and is now being held without bail. Neighbors hope for justice as the investigation continues.
The wife of a NYC postal worker who was kicked onto a subway roadbed by a stranger has criticized the city's "scary" transit system and issued a warning, stating that the unprovoked attack "could have happened to anyone." The 64-year-old victim, Abu Khan, suffered multiple injuries and remains hospitalized. His wife expressed fear of the subway and concern over the lack of police presence, while no arrests have been made in the case.
A 33-year-old postal worker, Jonte Davis, was fatally shot in a "targeted attack" while in his mail van in Warren, Ohio. Police believe the shooter knew the victim, and no one is currently in custody. The U.S. Postal Service, FBI, and local authorities are conducting an investigation, with a reward of up to $250,000 being offered for information.
Tampa police have arrested Christopher Eric Prater for a hit-and-run crash that killed a U.S. Postal Service carrier. Prater borrowed a car without permission and struck the postal service truck driven by Paul Falica, who died at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored Mercedes sedan flee the scene after hitting the truck. Following an anonymous tip, police found the damaged Mercedes at Prater's home. He claimed his roommate had been driving, but evidence including fingerprints and surveillance footage implicated Prater. He has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and driving without a valid license.
A U.S. Postal Service employee and two others have been arrested in North Carolina for allegedly stealing over $24 million in checks. The postal worker, Nakedra Shannon, conspired with Donnell Gardner and Desiray Carter to steal incoming and outgoing checks from the mail. Gardner and Carter then sold the stolen checks, including through the Telegram channel OG Glass House. The stolen checks totaled over $24 million, with Shannon also facing charges of theft of mail by a postal employee. All three defendants have been released on bond.
A postal worker in Charlotte, along with two other suspects, is accused of stealing at least $24 million in checks from the U.S. mail. The postal worker, Nakedra Shannon, allegedly pilfered incoming and outgoing checks at a postal processing center over a four-month period. The stolen checks, including U.S. Treasury checks, were then sold by the suspects. The scheme resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits. The suspects have been charged with various counts, including conspiracy to commit financial institution fraud and theft of government property. They have been released on bond.
A U.S. Postal Service worker, Nakedra Shannon, and two others have been charged in a scheme where $24 million worth of checks were stolen from the mail and sold online through a Telegram channel. Shannon, who worked at a processing center in Charlotte, stole the checks from April to July of this year. The co-conspirators, Donnell Gardner and Desiray Carter, were also charged. Carter ran the Telegram channel where the checks were advertised, and Gardner facilitated the transactions. Undercover officers posed as buyers, leading to the arrests. The trio made "hundreds of thousands of dollars" from the illegal enterprise. They are facing charges of conspiracy, theft, and possession of stolen mail.
A hit-and-run incident in north Houston resulted in the death of a United States Postal Service worker. The postal worker was hit and thrown from his truck after another driver attempted to go around him while he was making a left turn. Good Samaritans rushed to help, but unfortunately, the postal worker did not survive. The suspect fled the scene, but the police are closing in on him with the help of license plate numbers. The investigation is ongoing.
A postal worker in Detroit, Michigan, has gone viral for complimenting residents with a newly painted pink front door. Markie Mullins and Milo Birk renovated their front door as part of a larger home renovation project. The postal worker's reaction, captured on video, brought a smile to Mullins' face and garnered over 70,000 views on TikTok. The pink door has become a symbol of resilience in a neighborhood that has faced economic hardship, with many residents working to rebuild.
A former U.S. Postal Service worker, Hachikosela Muchimba, has been arrested and charged with mail theft and bank fraud after allegedly stealing checks worth nearly $1.7 million. Muchimba, who worked at a post office in Washington, D.C., from 2020 to 2023, is accused of stealing U.S. Treasury checks from mailboxes and altering them to deposit into his own bank accounts. He recruited another postal worker to help him steal checks and paid her $1,000 for each stolen check. After rejecting a plea offer, Muchimba attempted to flee the country but was arrested at Dulles International Airport. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison for bank fraud and five years for mail theft.
The ex-landlords of a white woman who went viral for her racist rant towards a black postal worker in Missouri have revealed her history of wild behavior and mental instability. Court records show that she had been taken to court for not paying rent and causing damage to rental properties. One landlord reported that she called the police on him more than 40 times during the year she lived on his property. The woman's racist rant, caught on camera, included derogatory remarks and irrational statements. The postal worker recorded the incident to protect herself from potential backlash.
