USPIS - Roanoke, VA
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Roanoke, VA
Joined May 2022
Excellent fraud case investigated by Richmond Postal Inspectors and our partners at @VaOSIG @IRS_CI #USPIS #FRAUD
Virginia woman pleads guilty to embezzling $1.5 million from an annual charity fundraising program for state employees and now faces up to 20 years in prison. https://t.co/5UdeiasrT7
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Celebrating 250 Years 🇺🇸 Since 1775, we have protected the nation's mail system, postal employees, and the American public. We look forward to the next 250 years of serving our great nation.
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Today, the Postal Inspection Service celebrates 250 years of protecting the U.S. Mail, USPS employees, and our customers. #USPIS250
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Last week, Postal Inspectors briefed the media on the successes of #ProjectSafeDelivery aimed at protecting Postal employees, customers, and the U.S. Mail. Here is a story that was featured on @12OnYourSide #USPIS
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Since its launch two years ago, the postal service has reported a 27% decrease in letter carrier robberies.
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Solid work on this Post Office burglary case which resulted in property and mail theft. Excellent work by our partners with the Chesapeake Police Dept. on catching the suspect with the evidence in his vehicle. #USPIS #CPD @EDVAnews
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Lee Vann Tyner, 48, of Virginia Beach, pled guilty today for breaking into a post office and stealing postal keys.
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Robbery of a USPS employee is a federal offense that results in a federal prison sentence. These eight subjects learned this the hard way. @EDVAnews #USPIS #JusticeServed
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Eight members of Hampton Roads armed robbery conspiracy have been sentenced to prison for their parts in a broader conspiracy to rob mail carriers at gunpoint, break into collection boxes to steal...
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Check out this case highlight! Lori Talens from Virginia Beach devised a counterfeit coupon scheme that bilked retailers out of $31 million. That is, until the Postal Inspectors and the FBI caught up with her #USPIS #MailFraud
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Our thoughts are with our partners at the U.S. Attorney’s Office - Eastern District of VA @EDVAnews regarding the sad news of the passing of former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber. Jess was a true friend and great supporter of the Inspection Service.
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Defrauding a benefit program designed to assist injured children is unconscionable…The defendant in this case will now serve a lengthy sentence in federal prison. @IRS_CI @VaOSIG @EDVAnews #USPIS #JusticeServed
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John Hunter Raines, 38, was sentenced today to nine years in prison for embezzling $6.7M from the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program.
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Criminals who rob mail carriers and commit fraud end up in federal prison...These subjects will learn this the hard way. Special thanks to our LE partners: @ATFWashington @NewportNewsPD @EDVAnews #USPIS
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Andre Billups, Johnny Ray Riddick, Alexis West, and Karon-Omar Gary, were sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy in the Newport News area to steal mail and deposit counterfeit checks.
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This mail thief ended up in a high-speed chase with the recovery of an illegal firearm. Special thanks to @VSPPIO @EDVAnews for getting this guy off the street #USPIS
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Jamal Ashton Shields, 33, of Hampton, was convicted by a federal jury today of conspiracy, mail theft, and illegal receipt of a firearm by a person under indictment.
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Our gratitude goes out to the brave men and women, including our own, who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities. Thank you for your service, your courage, and your commitment to keeping others safe.
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We hope your gatherings are filled with warmth and joy. 🍂🦃 We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. #USPIS #HappyThanksgiving
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Richmond Postal Inspectors provide holiday package theft and scam tips on CBS 6...
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If you want your mail to make it to its destination by Christmas, First Class Mail should be sent by Dec. 18. Priority Mail should be sent by Dec. 19. Priority Mail Express should be sent by Dec. 21.
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Last year, victims reported losing over $10 Billion to fraudsters. 💰 Help us fight fraud by spreading awareness and staying vigilant. Learn more about common scams at https://t.co/1KMjY8pCZy.
#ACFE #fraudweek
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📢 During election season, we are proud to work tirelessly alongside our federal partners to ensure Election Mail is delivered safely and on time. Learn more about how we protect your ballot at https://t.co/bcnt9plv6k.
#Protect2024
Ensuring safe, secure, free and fair elections is a whole-of-society mission. Check out our PSA with USPIS to find out what you can do help keep election mail secure. https://t.co/TJfEfvUjJX
#Protect2024 #ElectionSecurity
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