Adolph Kendrick, Mail Theft, Louisiana 2023

A shocking case of mail theft has come to light in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Adolph Kendrick, a 27-year-old resident of Kenner, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to stealing mail using a United States Postal Service (USPS) ‘arrow’ key.

According to the indictment, on November 14 and 15, 2022, Kendrick stole mail from the Citrus Post Office in New Orleans. On November 15, 2022, he was observed stealing mail and was caught after a brief police chase near Williams Boulevard.

Kendrick was also found in possession of a United States Postal Service ‘arrow’ key used to access postal collection boxes. This key is typically used by USPS employees to access authorized mail receptacles.

If convicted, Kendrick faces a maximum penalty of up to five (5) years imprisonment on the two counts of stealing mail, and up to ten (10) years imprisonment on the count of unlawful possession of the United States Postal Service mail key, to be followed by up to three (3) years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee, as to each count.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the United States Postal Inspection Service, Office of the Inspector General, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jon Maestri of the General Crimes Unit is charge of the prosecution.

The incident highlights the importance of mail security and the need for strict measures to prevent mail theft. Kendrick’s actions are a serious offense and will not be tolerated in our community.

The case is a reminder to always be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The community is grateful for the hard work of the investigators who brought Kendrick to justice.

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