Two Women Caught Mailbox Fishing On Long Island, Police Say Two Women Caught Mailbox Fishing On Long Island, Police Say
Two Women Caught Mailbox Fishing On Long Island, Police Say Two women were caught red-handed mailbox fishing on Long Island, police said. The incident that led to the arrests happened on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 2:20 a.m. in Atlantic Beach. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a Fourth Precinct officer while on patrol observed Yoli Gomez Osoria, 27, of the Bronx, standing in front of the post office located at 2009 Park St. retrieving an object from inside a metal mailbox. Osoria then fled on foot but was soon after placed into custody without further incident, said police. A device used to take mail out mailboxes was found on Osoria's …
Ex-Mail Carrier In Jersey City Admits Stealing Credit Cards Ex-Mail Carrier In Jersey City Admits Stealing Credit Cards
Ex-Mail Carrier In Jersey City Admits Stealing Credit Cards A former mail carrier who worked in Jersey City admitted stealing credit cards sent via the U.S. Post Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.  Jaquan Miller, a 30-year-old Bloomfield resident, was working out of the Hudson City Station post office when  he began taking the cards from the mail in the summer of 2017.  For the next year, Miller handed the stolen cards to individuals including Moussa Dagno and Olagoke Araromi, who bought electronics and other items with the cards. Each previously pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 57 and 61 months in prison, respectively.…
Man Charged With Stealing Checks, Mail, Darien Police Say Man Charged With Stealing Checks, Mail, Darien Police Say
Man Charged With Stealing Checks, Mail, Darien Police Say A 23-year-old man faces charges for larceny and identity theft after police say he stole various mail and checks from residences in Darien. Darien Police responded to a home on Red Rose Circle on a report of attempted mail theft on Wednesday, Oct. 2 around 5:30 p.m. The report stated the description of the suspects as two or three black males driving a yellow Nissan Xterra with New York registration, police say. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle, but the caller reported seeing it drive past his home twice, according to police. The driver then allegedly stopped the vehicle in fron…
Denville Post Office Burglarized, Police Say Denville Post Office Burglarized, Police Say
Denville Post Office Burglarized, Police Say Police are looking for the thief who took mail from the Denville Post Office, authorities said. Mail was taken from the container outside of the Clark Street building early this week, Denville Police Capt. Jeffrey Tucker said. Anyone who placed mail inside of the container between Saturday and Monday is urged to check their banks and credit card companies for fraud, Tucker said. Anyone who suspects fraud is urged to contact Denville Township Police.
New Milford PD: More Mailbox Thieves Caught With Mouse Traps, Glue, String New Milford PD: More Mailbox Thieves Caught With Mouse Traps, Glue, String
New Milford PD: More Mailbox Thieves Caught With Mouse Traps, Glue, String For the second time in less than a week, a local police officer caught thieves from the Bronx who’d come to fish mail from the dropbox outside the New Milford Post Office, authorities said. Officer Michael Lafrano investigated after spotting a car parked in the post office parking lot on River Road around 1:30 a.m. Friday, Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. Seeing the officer, the driver tried to pull away, he said. Lafrano stopped the car as Sgt. Scott Petrie and Officer Samuel Gerais arrived. In the vehicle police found several mouse traps with glued strings attached, Van Saders said.…
New Milford PD: NYC Trio Caught Fishing Mail From Outside Post Office With Mouse Traps, String New Milford PD: NYC Trio Caught Fishing Mail From Outside Post Office With Mouse Traps, String
New Milford PD: NYC Trio Caught Fishing Mail From Outside Post Office With Mouse Traps, String A trio of pre-dawn thieves was caught fishing mail from the dropbox outside the New Milford Post Office using mouse traps, glue and string, police said. They urged anyone who deposited mail there over the Labor Day weekend to verify that it was received. Officer Michael Lafrano spotted a suspicious vehicle outside the post office on River Road around 1:30 a.m. Monday and went to investigate, Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. Seeing one of the men tampering with the dropbox, Lafrano called for backups, Van Saders said Tuesday. The trio tried to flee when they saw the officer, but Sgt. Sc…
Alert Issued For Increase In Stolen Mail In Nassau County Alert Issued For Increase In Stolen Mail In Nassau County
Alert Issued For Increase In Stolen Mail In Nassau County Nassau County Police issued an alert regarding the increased number of mail theft incidents that have occurred throughout the county. County Executive Laura Curran and Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder warn residents to be vigilant and recognize the following tips to keep mail protected: Use the letter slots inside the Post Office or hand mail directly to a letter carrier. Avoid sending cash in the mail. Ask your bank or credit union for “secure” checks that cannot be altered. When using collection boxes, drop the mail off as close as possible to collection time.  Avoid dropping ma…
Stolen Mail Suspect From Stamford Faces Child Porn Charge, Darien Police Say Stolen Mail Suspect From Stamford Faces Child Porn Charge, Darien Police Say
Stolen Mail Suspect From Stamford Faces Child Porn Charge, Darien Police Say A man busted in Fairfield County with more than 60 pieces of stolen mail earlier this year is facing new charges after being busted with child pornography, police in Darien said. Carlos Artiles, 28, of Patterson, New Jersey, who was a suspect in the theft of mail from mailboxes in January, which allowed investigators to apply for a search warrant to check the contents of his cellphone. According to police, while searching his phone, detectives located a 30-second video of what appeared to be a minor involved in a sexual act. Investigators noted that it was determined that Artiles received t…
Four Caught With Stolen Mail During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say Four Caught With Stolen Mail During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say
Four Caught With Stolen Mail During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say Four men have been arrested after they were caught with stolen mail during a traffic stop in Greenwich, according to police. Greenwich Police say the stop was initiated after the vehicle was observed being driven without lights on in the Riverside section of town on Monday, July 29 around 2:50 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was occupied by four men who were in possession of other people’s mail, police say. The men, identified as Mohamed M. Bah, 21, of the Bronx; Mohamed D. Bah, 20, of Stamford; Amadou Diallo, 19, of Stamford and Hassane Togo, 20, of the Bronx, were al…
Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Tried To Take FedEx Delivery Intended For Darien Homeowner Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Tried To Take FedEx Delivery Intended For Darien Homeowner
Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Tried To Take FedEx Delivery Intended For Darien Homeowner Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to take a FedEx delivery intended for a Darien homeowner. Police responded to the report of a suspicious person on Wednesday, June 19 at 5:41 p.m. at 4 Oak Park Ave. who was described as a middle-aged white male.  The man reportedly had been standing on the street for a couple of hours before the call was made, said Darien Police. When police arrived the man told them he was waiting for a friend to give him a ride to Hartford, as he had been in town visiting relatives, according to the report. With no ground to deta…
Serial Check Thief Sentenced For Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses Serial Check Thief Sentenced For Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses
Serial Check Thief Sentenced For Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Offenses A serial check thief who has been arrested and convicted of more than six dozen crimes is going to spend time behind bars after admitting to his latest identity theft scheme in Connecticut. Hartford resident Edward Williams, 58, was sentenced on Wednesday to 54 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for fraud and identity theft charges stemming from a mail theft and check cashing scam. Williams - whose criminal history includes 74 arrests and numerous convictions, including some for forgery, larceny and burglary offenses - used various means to alter and fill out c…
He Did It Again: Fair Lawn Detective Makes Another Arrest In Mailbox Check-Theft Spree He Did It Again: Fair Lawn Detective Makes Another Arrest In Mailbox Check-Theft Spree
He Did It Again: Fair Lawn Detective Makes Another Arrest In Mailbox Check-Theft Spree The arrests continue to pile up for a Fair Lawn police detective who’s been tracking down checks stolen from a trio of post office drop boxes. A borough victim reported a $1,000 check that she’d mailed at the Radburn Post Office on Abbott Road was fraudulently cashed into another account, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. Detective Paul Donohue investigated and arrested Kilver Paulino, 19 of Paterson. Paulino admitted he cashed the check, withdrew the money after the check cleared and kept $350, Metzler said. He said he gave the rest of the money to an unidentified person, the sergeant said. Paul…