In a clear setback for the trust we place in those handling our correspondence, a Jacksonville contract postal carrier has admitted to federal offenses of credit card fraud and mail theft. Daniel Diaz Garcia, age 35, faces significant time behind bars, specifically up to a decade for the fraud charge and an additional five years for the theft of mail, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Monetary restitution for his victims will also be part of his sentence, though a final sentencing date is still to be scheduled.
Garcia's brief career as a highway contract carrier, which began in September 2023, took a dark turn when he used his position to intercept and pilfer credit cards from the mail. The theft was confirmed by the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG), leading to his arrest on July 29, 2024. It appears that rather than ensure the secure delivery of the first-class mail entrusted to him, Garcia chose to illegally use the stolen cards, racking up over $1,000 in purchases - a fact corroborated by video evidence.
The USPS-OIG was able to build a convincing case against Garcia following the analysis of surveillance footage from various retail establishments which caught him red-handed. In what can only be perceived as a complete disregard for the law, Garcia conducted transactions using the credit cards stolen from unsuspecting individuals on his delivery route.
Amid his illicit spending spree, law enforcement officials caught up with Garcia, who was found with yet another stolen credit card in his possession. This discovery further compounded the charges against him. The Assistant United States Attorney Kevin C. Frein, tasked with the prosecution, will lead the efforts to bring Garcia to justice and to somehow repair the damages inflicted upon the victims of these crimes.
