
A shocking incident involving a Florida postal worker has left many wondering how this could happen. The worker was caught on camera dumping mail in a shocking incident.
The footage shows the worker, identified as a USPS employee, throwing mail into a bush. The incident was caught on camera by a resident in the area.
According to eyewitnesses, the worker was seen dumping mail in a nearby neighborhood. The exact location of the incident is not specified in the article.
The USPS has since launched an investigation into the matter. The agency has not commented on the incident or the identity of the worker involved.
Florida Postal Worker Incident
A Florida postal worker, Ottis McCoy, was arrested and charged with discarding over 1,000 pieces of mail, including an election ballot and 400 pieces of political mail, into a wooded area.
He was caught on camera, and a surveillance video showed him throwing large quantities of mail into the woods.
McCoy's actions were discovered after another postal worker became suspicious and alerted authorities.
A tracking device installed on McCoy's van confirmed that he deviated from his route, and the discarded mail was later found in a wooded area near his route.
Inspectors collected the mail and found it scattered on the ground, with one election ballot lying beneath a bush.
McCoy could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for his actions.
Arrest and Consequences
A Florida postal worker, Ottis McCoy, was arrested for throwing away over 1,000 pieces of mail, including an election ballot.
He was charged with stealing, taking, or abstracting mail, a criminal offense punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and a prison term of up to five years.
McCoy's actions were caught on camera, with footage showing him throwing large quantities of mail into a wooded lot.
Inspectors collected the discarded mail and discovered over 1,000 pieces, including more than 400 pieces of political mail and one election ballot.
A surveillance video and camera footage from a nearby home were used as evidence in the case.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) spokesperson said they cannot comment on ongoing investigations, but they will continue to actively identify attempts to compromise the mail system.
McCoy's actions were discovered after another postal worker became suspicious when he helped McCoy load up a van with a large quantity of mail before seeing him return from his route earlier than expected.
A tracking device installed on the van later confirmed that McCoy deviated from the route and threw the mail away.
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