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Mail Carrier Caught Burning Undelivered Mail in Ohio

10/23/2025

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Story summary

The U.S. Postal Service is investigating a Van Wert mail carrier who admitted burning undelivered mail in his backyard to avoid disciplinary action.
Police responded around 7:30 a.m. to an unattended fire and found evidence of burned USPS mail.
The Van Wert Fire Department extinguished the fire and the case was referred to the postmaster.
The carrier has been removed from his route.
The USPS Office of Inspector General is investigating.

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Story summary

The U.S. Postal Service is investigating a Van Wert mail carrier who admitted burning undelivered mail in his backyard to avoid disciplinary action.
Police responded around 7:30 a.m. to an unattended fire and found evidence of burned USPS mail.
The Van Wert Fire Department extinguished the fire and the case was referred to the postmaster.
The carrier has been removed from his route.
The USPS Office of Inspector General is investigating.