Three U.S. Postal Service employees pleaded guilty on July 24 in federal court in Rhode Island for their roles in a mail-theft scheme at the Providence U.S. Mail Processing and Distribution Center.
Fernando Camacho, 31, of Providence, Angel Rivera, 30, of Providence, and Cyril Murray, 46, of Pawtucket each pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal mail and theft of U.S. Mail by a postal employee. They are scheduled to be sentenced on October 29. The sentences will be determined by a federal judge after consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
According to court documents, Camacho, Rivera, Murray, and several co-conspirators participated in a scheme that operated between early 2023 and early 2024. As part of this conspiracy, the group sorted through the mail and removed brightly colored envelopes they believed contained cash, checks or gift cards. They concealed those envelopes in backpacks and removed them from the facility for later distribution among the group. Camacho admitted that during his participation in the scheme between $40,000 and $95,000 was stolen in cash, gift cards and checks; Rivera admitted to stealing between $95,000 and $150,000; Murray also admitted to stealing between $95,000 and $150,000 while serving as supervisor at the distribution center.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Julie M. White. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General with assistance from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service as well as police departments from Providence and Smithfield.
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island enforces federal laws across Rhode Island through prosecutions like this one while promoting public safety initiatives such as programs assisting vulnerable residents; it operates under the United States Department of Justice with collaborations involving agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to its official website.