A 28-year-old New Orleans resident, Wayne C. Walker, pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal possession and use of a United States Postal Service "arrow" key and the possession of stolen mail. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson on April 10, 2025. Walker's actions are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1704 and Section 1708.
Walker was apprehended on January 26, 2022, with the USPS "arrow" key and approximately 80 pieces of stolen mail. The consequences of his guilty plea include a potential ten-year sentence for the possession and use of the postal key, and up to five years for the possession of stolen mail. Additionally, he may face up to three years of supervised release, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan will deliver the sentencing on July 10, 2025.
In response to the case, Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson commended the efforts of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Office of the Inspector General, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution is being led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jon Maestri of the General Crimes Unit.
