Tag: United States Post Office

The United States Postal Service is considering relocating its Mahaska Post Office due to a potential lease loss. Options include leasing an existing building, installing a modular facility, purchasing land, or creating a smaller site. Community feedback is welcomed over the next 45 days, while services will continue at the current location until the lease expires.

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office warns of mail theft and check fraud in Cortland, Nebraska, where two residents fell victim to "check washing." Thieves intercept checks, erase original details, and cash them for larger amounts. Authorities urge residents to adopt safer mailing practices to avoid falling prey to such crimes.

A federal grand jury in Kansas City indicted five former U.S. Postal Service employees for conspiracy to steal mail and theft of mail. The accused, who worked at a local post office, allegedly stole Amazon return packages and other valuable items from early 2023 to mid-October 2023. The investigation is ongoing.