Two Florida men have been indicted for the destruction or delay of mail by a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee.
If convicted, Austin Engler, 26, St. Augustine, and Teron Haywood, Sr., 46, Jacksonville, each face a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
According to the indictments, Engler and Haywood were employed by USPS as Rural Carrier Assistants assigned to routes in the St. Augustine and Jacksonville areas, respectively.
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In June 2023, Engler and Haywood knowingly and unlawfully destroyed or delayed mail that had been provided to them for delivery in their capacity as mail carriers.
These cases were investigated by the United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General. They will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David B. Mesrobian.
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