Former Postal Carrier Sentenced for Mail Theft and Fraud

Montgomery, Alabama - On September 20, 2024, a federal district judge sentenced 44-year-old James Glover, a former postal carrier and resident of Montgomery, Alabama, to 24 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent mail theft and bank fraud scheme, announced Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. Following his prison sentence, Glover will be on supervised release for three years. There is no parole in the federal system. In addition to the two year prison sentence, the judge ordered Glover pay a fine of $2,000 and restitution in the amount of $66,135.09.

According to court records and evidence presented during Glover's trial, during September and October of 2022, Glover stole checks and documents containing financial information from the mail while performing his duties as a mail carrier. Glover and others would alter the stolen checks or use them to create fraudulent checks. The checks would then be deposited into bank accounts. Previously, 24-year-old Keldric Ortez Jones, also from Montgomery, was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud for his role in the scheme. Jones received a 46-month sentence on March 11, 2024.

"Each day, millions of citizens and businesses count on the postal system to deliver important documents, letters, and payments," said Acting U.S. Attorney Davidson. "Mail theft not only disrupts the delivery of the mail itself, but it can also lead to identity theft and financial fraud. The U.S. Attorney's Office encourages everyone to remain vigilant and report missing mail or any unusual financial activity right away."

"The vast majority of U.S. Postal Service employees are honest, hardworking individuals who would never violate the public trust in this manner," said Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Ulrich of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. "But for those who do, our special agents, along with our law enforcement partners, will aggressively investigate these federal crimes to protect the sanctity of the U.S. Mail. This sentencing is a testament to the dedication of the investigative and legal teams and should send a strong message to any employee who thinks of conspiring with others to commit check fraud."

"The Postal Inspection Service will never abide by employees who abuse the trust given to them by the American public," said Scott Fix, US Postal Inspector-in-Charge of the Houston Division. "May James Glover's sentencing serve as a deterrent to other employees who may be contemplating engaging in illegal activity with the US Mail."

The United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Inspection Service investigated this case, with assistance from the Alabama Attorney General's Office and the Millbrook Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys J. Patrick Lamb and Tara Ratz prosecuted the case.