Jeffrey Hermansen, 37, of El Paso County, Colorado, is headed to federal prison for 27 months after being caught with a massive stash of stolen mail—452 pieces, including credit cards, checks, and gift cards stolen from 33 victims. The haul, valued at $24,257, was uncovered during a routine warrant arrest that quickly spiraled into a full-scale federal mail theft investigation.
Hermansen was taken into custody on December 18, 2018, at a local hotel based on an active federal warrant for violating supervised release. During a protective sweep of the room, officers spotted a mailed package addressed to someone other than Hermansen. A quick check confirmed it had been stolen mid-delivery. That single discovery triggered a search warrant, leading to the unearthing of a small mountain of pilfered mail hidden in plain sight.
The loot included sensitive financial instruments and personal identification—tools ripe for identity theft and fraud. Authorities traced the mail to 33 individuals whose lives were now at risk of secondary victimization. Hermansen admitted to possessing the stolen property through a plea agreement, with the stipulated facts laying bare the scope of his crime. He now faces 27 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release.
“The public must be able to rely on a safe and secure mail system,” said U.S. Attorney Jason R. Dunn, who emphasized the broader threat posed by mail theft. “Hopefully others considering such crimes will see the serious penalties here and think again.” The message is clear: tampering with the U.S. mail carries steep consequences.
Ruth M. Mendonça, Inspector in Charge of the Denver Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, stood firm in defending the integrity of the postal system. “Postal Inspectors across Colorado are always ready to seek those who disrupt the safe passage of the U.S. Mail, and bring them to justice,” she said. “We hope today’s sentence will serve as a deterrent to all mail thieves, proving they cannot hide from the diligent work of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.”
The sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Phillip A. Brimmer. Hermansen was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. Dunn. Court records, including the full plea agreement and search warrant details, are available on PACER under Case Number 19-cr-487. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado issued the formal announcement, underscoring its ongoing push against financial crimes targeting everyday citizens.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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