Former postal worker from Montgomery sentenced to 2 years for mail theft, bank fraud

James Glover, 44, a former postal worker from Montgomery, has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of mail theft and bank fraud in June, said a recent announcement from U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson. 

The announcement said that Glover stole checks and documents that contained financial information from mail as he was working, according to court documents. 

He and his co-defendants reportedly altered the checks or used fraudulent checks before depositing them into bank accounts. 

“Each day, millions of citizens and businesses count on the postal system to deliver important documents, letters, and payments,” said Davidson. “Mail theft not only disrupts the delivery of the mail itself, but it can also lead to identity theft and financial fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office encourages everyone to remain vigilant and report missing mail or any unusual financial activity right away.”

Keldric Ortez Jones, 24, was a co-defendant who was sentenced to 46 months for his role in March. 

“The vast majority of U.S. Postal Service employees are honest, hardworking individuals who would never violate the public trust in this manner,” said Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Ulrich of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. “But for those who do, our special agents, along with our law enforcement partners, will aggressively investigate these federal crimes to protect the sanctity of the U.S. Mail. This sentencing is a testament to the dedication of the investigative and legal teams and should send a strong message to any employee who thinks of conspiring with others to commit check fraud.”

“The Postal Inspection Service will never abide by employees who abuse the trust given to them by the American public,” said Scott Fix, US Postal Inspector-in-Charge of the Houston Division. “May James Glover’s sentencing serve as a deterrent to other employees who may be contemplating engaging in illegal activity with the US Mail.”