Petersburg mail carrier accused of dumping tubs of mail identified

PETERSBURG, Va. – The mail carrier accused of dumping months’ worth of mail into a Petersburg dumpster has been identified.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Richmond has identified the former Petersburg Postal Worker as Ryan L. Hooker.

Hooker knowingly and willfully obstructed the passage of mail by discarding mail entrusted to him in his capacity instead of delivering it to the addressed recipients, according to court documents.

Hooker plead guilty to one count of delay or destruction of mail on February 8. He was sentenced to 12 months’ probation and a $250 fine.

On March 23, Hooker was charged with an additional charge of obstructing the passage of mail. WTVR

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