Postal crimes are almost a daily event. These are the ones we found today
Richard Tillman Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Arson in San José Post Office Fire | KQED
Federal prosecutors say Richard Tillman livestreamed himself igniting a car full of logs at a San José post office, an act that could carry up to 20 years in prison if he’s convicted.
North Palm Beach police arrest 2 suspects accused of stealing mail from post office
Two suspects were apprehended Thursday, in connection with a mail theft and check fraud investigation in North Palm Beach.
Thieves use postal key to steal mail in Chicago’s West Loop area
Despite the residents’ best efforts to protect themselves, thieves keep coming into buildings with postal keys and stealing. Jermont Terry reports. For video…
Lakewood Ranch postal worker used stolen checks to pay bills, prosecutors say
Investigators say they received over 60 complaints from victims of the fraud.
George Herman Ruth Indicted For Mail Fraud And Using Names Of Hundreds Of Deceased And Retired Professional Baseball Players
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – On August 12, 2025, a federal grand jury returned a ninety-one-count indictment against George Herman Ruth, 69, of Morristown, for mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, fraudulent use of Social Security numbers, money laundering, making false statements to his supervising probation officer, and possessing firearms after having previously been convicted of felonies. Ruth made his initial appearance on August 21, 2025, before the Honorable Cynthia R. Wyrick, United States Magistrate Judge, and he was detained pending further court proceedings. A trial date has been set for January 27, 2026, before the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, United States District Judge, in the United States District Court at Greeneville.
I-TEAM: Judge increases bond for mail theft suspect
Court documents indicate that the stolen mail included checks and personal information, which were allegedly altered to different amounts.
Indictment Charges 3 Connecticut Residents Involved in Check Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has returned an indictment charging MICHELLE FREEMAN, also known as “Thunder,” 37, of Waterbury, LESHANDA LONG, 43, of Hamden, and OMAR EADDY, 40, of Bridgeport, with participating in a stolen check and bank fraud scheme.
Postal Pains: Officials Report Progress with Deterring Mail Theft
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Montgomery Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years for $1 Million Fraud Scheme and Illegal Firearm Possession
MONTGOMERY, AL – Today, Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that a Montgomery man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for orchestrating a mail and bank fraud scheme that caused over $1 million in losses, as well as for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
