George Herman Ruth Sentenced To 11 Years for Mail Fraud Scheme and Violating Supervised Release

George Herman Ruth Sentenced To 11 Years for Mail Fraud Scheme and Violating Supervised Release

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 […]

Two defendants sentenced to federal prison for theft of mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Augusta

Two defendants sentenced to federal prison for theft of mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Augusta

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 […]

Rep. Tokuda Demands USPS Withdraw Proposed Rule Allowing Direct Mail Delivery of Handguns

Rep. Tokuda Demands USPS Withdraw Proposed Rule Allowing Direct Mail Delivery of Handguns

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 […]

USPS American Icons commemorative stamp collection curated by Ralph Lauren marks America’s 250th anniversary

USPS American Icons commemorative stamp collection curated by Ralph Lauren marks America’s 250th anniversary

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 […]

Federal Jury Convicts Grand Rapids Man Involved in Interstate Drug Trafficking Through U.S. Mail

Federal Jury Convicts Grand Rapids Man Involved in Interstate Drug Trafficking Through U.S. Mail

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 […]

Former Tallahassee Postal Employee & Accomplice Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes

Former Tallahassee Postal Employee & Accomplice Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes

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 […]

USPS Prepares for the East 116 Street Festival – a cultural street celebration, dedicated to Puerto Rican and Hispanic heritage

USPS Prepares for the East 116 Street Festival – a cultural street celebration, dedicated to Puerto Rican and Hispanic heritage

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 […]

Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat

Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat

WASHINGTON—6/5/26 – Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to build on the Subcommittee’s broader work examining the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ongoing financial challenges and identifying ways to improve service and increase revenue. In the hearing, members heard from PRC Commissioners about steps being […]