Law enforcement circles in South Florida are mourning the death of Miguel Rivera‑Cuadrado, the Miami Division's postal inspector team leader, who died in an off‑duty incident on Sunday. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service's Miami office publicly announced his death and identified Rivera‑Cuadrado by name and role.
What the agency said
In a brief public post, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said it "mourns the loss of Miguel Rivera‑Cuadrado" and identified him as the Miami Division Postal Inspector Team Leader, adding that he died in an off‑duty incident on Sunday (Feb. 22), according to USPIS‑Fort Worth. The agency did not share any additional details about what happened.
About the Postal Inspection Service
The Postal Inspection Service is the law‑enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service, and inspectors investigate mail theft, fraud and threats to postal employees and facilities. The agency outlines its mission and reporting options on the United States Postal Inspection Service website.
What remains unclear
The agency's social media post did not specify the cause or location of the off‑duty incident, and it did not indicate whether any investigation is underway. As of Tuesday, Feb. 24, the only public notice from the inspection service was the initial message on X.
How to report tips or get information
If you have information about this incident or other mail‑related crimes, postal inspectors ask the public to use the agency's reporting tools or the phone numbers listed on its site. Reporting options and forms are available at the United States Postal Inspection Service website.
Our thoughts are with Rivera‑Cuadrado's family and colleagues as the agency works through official notifications. This story will be updated if the Postal Inspection Service or local authorities release additional information.
