Victorville, CA – In a stunning turn of events, Corey Parker Sr., 46, and his son, Corey Parker Jr., 23, have been apprehended on federal charges for orchestrating a string of postal truck robberies that have caused over $400,000 in losses across Southern California.
The elder Parker was charged with conspiracy to rob the Victorville Post Office on Thursday night, according to court documents filed on Friday. Both father and son are now suspects in several similar incidents, which took place while postal trucks were in transit, with thieves jumping onto the vehicles to steal registered mail containing cash, checks, and money orders.
United States Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym ordered both men detained without bond following their initial court appearances. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 17, with arraignment set for March 22. “The brazen acts of these defendants demonstrate the lengths to which mail thieves will go,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker.
Postal Inspector William Hedrick commended the Postal Inspectors’ determination in solving this case, emphasizing the importance of ensuring postal employees’ safety and confidence in their duties. If convicted, the Parkers face a maximum of five years in federal prison for the conspiracy charge.
This case is part of a broader effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to combat mail theft and related crimes. Other recent cases include charges against Carlos Canjura, Chinh Vuong, Bernie Martinez, Kammi Leigh Vestesen, and Paul Wagner in various postal-related offenses.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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