NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police on Monday night were investigating an alleged hate crime in Brooklyn that was caught on security video. As CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported, two Muslim women said a man yelled and spat at them – and the suspect is believed to be a U.S. postal worker. The incident happened this past Friday […]
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – It was a scary situation. Investigators said a local U.S. Post Office mail carrier was shot at while on the job. The accused shooter told investigators he only wanted to scare the mailman. According to federal court documents, the suspect claims the mail carrier was giving him a bad look, and he admitted to shooting […]
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — “I think it’s a crime of opportunity,” says U.S. Postal Inspector Michael Romano. Unfortunately, we tell you every year about criminals taking advantage of the season. Call them real-life Grinches, porch pirates or just plain thieves. As people start sending gifts and ordering presents, they’ll be out there. Read more
BIXBY, Okla. — Quick Facts: Bixby residents said they’ve had mail delivered as late as 10 p.m. USPS officials said a staffing shortage has made it difficult for them to match demand Officials with the United States Postal Service said that a staff shortage has caused some irregular delivery times in Green Country. Residents in […]
The Ruskin man who piloted his one-person aircraft through some of the nation’s most restricted airspace and landed on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol entered a guilty plea in the case Friday. Douglas Hughes’ plea in federal court in Washington had been expected. Earlier this month, Hughes told The Associated Press that he had […]
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)– A Lakewood neighborhood has banded together to deter mail thieves. Their actions come after home security cameras captured a woman digging through one homeowner’s mailbox. The homeowner, who asked CBS4 not to use his name, said the surveillance video shows an unknown woman prowling around the home. She eventually makes her way […]
The postmaster is warning residents who were expecting “any important mail or packages” to “contact your sender immediately.” Some Peninsula residents may be waiting on holiday gifts that aren’t going to arrive after thieves broke into a USPS facility and stole packages from a back holding area. Postal inspectors are trying to find the suspect […]
The Florida postal worker who landed a gyrocopter on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in April to call attention to government corruption pleaded guilty Friday to flying without a license. Douglas Hughes, 62, initially faced six criminal charges and nearly 10 years in prison for flying the one-person helicopter down the National Mall before […]
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As the holiday season approaches, more people are ordering gifts online to be delivered to their homes. But gifts left unattended in mail rooms or apartment lobbies also make them easy targets for theft. Now, companies are looking to ensure more convenient and potentially easier shipping by designating specific pick-up locations […]
‘Heart of the Holidays’ USPS ready to serve businesses, video shows USPS News Link – 11/20/15 A new Postal Service video shows how employees help keep packages moving throughout the busy holiday shipping season. The Postal Service helps make the holidays happen by connecting the right people, systems and technology, a new promotional video (below) shows. […]