Postal Bulletin 22704 – 6/11/26 – Postal Service employees and contractors must remain alert for ransomware and other evolving cyberthreats. Ransomware is a malicious software that can encrypt files or block access to systems until a ransom payment is demanded. Cybercriminals commonly use phishing emails, malicious links, fake websites, attachments, and unauthorized USB devices to spread […]
GREENEVILLE, TN – On June 10, 2026, George Herman Ruth, 70, of Morristown, was sentenced to 132 months’ imprisonment by the Honorable Clifton Corker, United States District Judge, in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville. Today’s sentence followed Ruth’s prior entry of a guilty plea to twenty-five separate counts of mail fraud in connection […]
WASHINGTON — 6/11/26 – The United States Postal Service is proud to join in the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. To honor this milestone, the Postal Service is encouraging customers to visit the many Post Offices from 1776* that are still open today, and explore other opportunities to celebrate. For 250 years, the Postal […]
SAVANNAH, Georgia: 6/10/26 – A federal judge has ordered two defendants to be confined in federal prison after conviction for mail theft, bank fraud and identity theft. The sentences were imposed by U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall and announced by Margaret E. “Meg” Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Joshua […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 6/10/26 – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner opposing a proposed U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule that would allow handguns to be mailed directly to individuals. Rep. Tokuda, alongside Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) and 74 other Member of Congress is urging the Postal Service […]
Postal Service and Ralph Lauren dedicate American Icons in unveiling ceremony NEW YORK — 6/9/26 – The U.S. Postal Service today honored the nation’s 250th anniversary with American Icons, a collection of 13 commemorative stamps curated by legendary American designer Ralph Lauren. The stamp pane features 13 photographs […]
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – 6/8/26 – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey, announced that a federal jury convicted Cordairo Aqtavian Lambert, age 39 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute. The investigation into Lambert began in July 2024 after postal inspectors in Arizona seized and searched […]
Tallahassee, Florida –6/8/26 – Taija Avion Smith, 25, and Jaheed Anthony Williams, 24, both of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit mail theft, theft of a mail key, bank fraud conspiracy, and multiple counts of aggravated identity theft. Williams also pleaded guilty to 14 counts of bank fraud. The plea […]
NYC Collection Boxes in the Area Receive Temporary Seal / Removal NEW YORK – 6/5/26 – In the interest of safety and security, postal officials will temporarily seal or remove Postal Service collection boxes on Friday, June 12, in New York City. The familiar blue collection boxes will be inaccessible until they are reopened on […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – 6/5/26 – According to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General, North Dakota and Minnesota ranked in the 10 worst regions for mail service performance. Residents across the two states often deal with missing and delayed deliveries with little to no explanation from the USPS. To solve the critical issues behind […]