Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Mail Theft in Louisiana
A former postal worker in Louisiana has pleaded guilty to mail theft, a serious crime that has left many wondering how such a breach of trust could occur.
David Rayford, a 40-year-old resident of Kenner, Louisiana, pled guilty on July 9, 2024, to Mail Theft, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1709. His sentencing is set for October 8, 2024.
According to court records, on June 14, 2021, a Postal Service customer contacted the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General to report non-delivery of a greeting card that was sent to his address. The card was sent by a family member in early May, 2021, and contained a Navy Federal Credit Union Visa gift card and cash.
Rayford, who was an employee of the United States Postal Service and the postman on the route on which the card was stolen, used the stolen Navy Federal Credit Union Visa gift card at Walmart. Walmart Global Investigations identified two purchases utilizing the Navy Federal Credit Union Visa gift card made by Rayford.
The case was investigated by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Carter K.D. Guice, Jr. of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
Rayford faces a maximum penalty of five (5) years of imprisonment, followed by up to three (3) years of supervised release, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee, for the theft of mail.
The people of Louisiana are looking for answers and justice in this case. The trust that residents place in their postal workers is shaken by such a serious breach of that trust.
The case serves as a reminder that postal workers, like all individuals, must be held accountable for their actions and that the consequences of their crimes can have a significant impact on the community.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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