WASHINGTON — 10/02/17 – The Semipostal Authorization Act, Pub. L. 106–253, grants the U.S. Postal Service discretionary authority to issue and sell semipostal stamps to advance such causes as it considers to be ‘‘in the national public interest and appropriate.’’ The U.S. Postal Service announced today that in November it will issue the first of […]
SALT LAKE CITY — A new program along the Wasatch Front is changing the way residents receive package deliveries at home. Amazon Flex allows private, independent contract drivers to deliver packages to customers. It just started up operations in Salt Lake City in the past month, drivers told Fox 13. But some independent contractors are […]
10/02/17 – My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally murdered more than 50 people, and wounded hundreds more. It was an act of pure evil. The FBI and […]
10/02/17 – Each year, IGs identify billions of dollars in potential taxpayer savings, conduct investigations that promote government accountability, and make thousands of recommendations to improve government operations. Now, Inspectors General across government are making it easier to see that work in action! The newly-launched Oversight.gov allows you to read audit reports and publications from […]
Porch pirates are a growing problem and its prompted some homeowners to install security cameras in an effort to protect their packages. A popular company is taking things a step further by providing a photo the moment the item is delivered, which could prove especially helpful for one Colorado county. “There’s been a definite increase […]
ATTICA, Ind. — U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Gabriel Anno found his workday interrupted Wednesday when police arrested him. Fountain County prosecutors accused 25-year-old Anno of dealing marijuana, dealing in controlled substances, possession of cocaine, possession of a machine gun, possession of marijuana and controlled substances. Additionally, he’s charged with maintaining a common nuisance and […]
October 31, 2017 Darby, Pa Police Investigate Violent Death Of Former Postal Service Employee – PEN Video: Decade-long post office ‘dog hold’ leads to federal lawsuit PEN Utah letter carrier saves man who was severely injured when a grinder tool malfunctioned – Salt Lake Tribune Remains of veteran, former postal worker lost in mail delivery Indy Channel […]
Vacaville Man Pled Guilty To Disability Benefits Fraud SACRAMENTO, Calif. — 9/28/17 – Michael McCree, 65, of Vacaville, CA, pleaded guilty today to one count of mail fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, McCree worked for the United States Post Office for approximately six months in 1988 and 1989, […]
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – 9/28/17 – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that LEANDA JOANNE PRATHER, age 37, of Canadian, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years probation for EMBEZZLEMENT OF MAIL BY POSTAL EMPLOYEE, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1709. The Indictment alleged that between on […]
9/29/17 – A new Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General (OIG) report reveals that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) needs to improve its oversight and management of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood mapping program. OIG auditors concluded that without the recommended improvements, FEMA cannot provide the public with a reliable […]