Postal workers in north Florida could face five years in prison each. According to FloridaCrimeReport.com and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, the suspects worked as USPS Rural Carrier Assistants assigned to routes in the St. Augustine and Jacksonville areas
US Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of indictments charging Austin Engler (26, St. Augustine) and Teron Haywood, Sr. (46, Jacksonville) with destruction or delay of mail by a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee.
According to the US Attorney’s Office, in June 2023, Engler and Haywood knowingly and unlawfully destroyed or delayed mail which 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.
