John Henry Caddle, Jr., Mail Delaying And Detaining, Florida 2016

A former U.S. postal carrier has been convicted of dumping mail in Broward County, Florida, in a shocking case that has left many questioning the integrity of the mail system. John Henry Caddle, Jr., 58, of Hollywood, was found guilty of three counts of delaying and detaining mail, a serious offense that can result in a maximum statutory sentence of five years in prison for each count.

Caddle’s conviction comes after a federal jury deliberated for several hours before delivering the verdict. The defendant was employed as a U.S. Postal Carrier at the time of the incident and had a duty to deliver the mail. However, instead of delivering the mail to its intended recipients, Caddle was caught dumping a garbage bag containing deliverable mail into a dumpster near his residence.

The shocking discovery was made on August 18, 2016, when a witness stumbled upon the garbage bag in the dumpster and reported the incident to U.S. postal authorities. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that Caddle had been employed by the U.S. Postal Service for several years prior to the incident and had a clean record until this point.

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) was instrumental in investigating the case, and their efforts were commended by Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Ferrer praised the agency’s dedication to uncovering the truth and bringing the perpetrator to justice.

Assistant United States Attorneys Randy Katz and Jennifer A. Keene are leading the prosecution of Caddle, who is set to be sentenced on April 21, 2017. The case has sparked widespread concern about the integrity of the mail system and the need for increased oversight and accountability.

Caddle’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the importance of public trust in institutions and the need for strict accountability. The incident has also raised questions about the training and supervision of postal carriers, as well as the role of whistleblowers in bringing wrongdoing to light.

As the case moves forward, the community is left to wonder how such a serious offense could have gone undetected for so long. The conviction of John Henry Caddle, Jr. sends a clear message that mail dumping will not be tolerated and that those who engage in this behavior will face the full force of the law.

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