In Louisiana, a former Postal Service employee has been handed down a sentence for the unlawful destruction of mail. Jorry Harrison, 38, of Houma, was given one year of probation for engaging in the destruction of mail, a crime he admitted to committing. This news was announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson on July 31, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Louisiana's official press release.
According to court documents, Harrison's illegal activities came to light from an incident dating back to October 25, 2023. While employed by the Postal Service, he was found to have unlawfully opened packages that he was supposed to securely convey by mail. Harrison's actions violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703(a), which explicitly prohibits such behavior. The court chose to penalize him with probation—a decision to surely take into account the implications of trust we place in our postal workers.
The investigation into Harrison's misconduct was conducted by the United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General. This branch is tasked with ensuring the integrity of postal services and bringing to justice those who compromise its operations. The prosecution was then handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Christine Calogero and Duane A. Evans of the General Crimes Unit, who successfully brought Harrison to admit his guilt before sentencing.
