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Nancy Pelosi’s office latest recipient of letter containing white powder

Former speaker is latest target of mailings sent to various Congress members in the lead-up to the midterm elections

The Guardian - US · Oct 21

More than three dozen Congress members’ offices sent envelopes containing white powder

Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaign

The Guardian - US · Oct 19

US Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s office targeted in suspicious package scare amid nationwide probe

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s district office in Schaumburg, Illinois, received a suspicious package containing unknown substances, prompting a response from local emergency services and federal law enforcement, as investigators probe similar mailings targeting congressional offices and election officials across the United States.

The Times of India · Oct 18

Rep. Stefanik: Postal workers stole more than $20,000 from campaign

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s campaign is accusing postal workers of opening mail and stealing more than $20,000 in campaign donations.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

Stefanik: Postal workers stole more than $20,000 from campaign - Roll Call

An attorney for New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik demanded action by the Postal Service, saying packages were "plundered."

Roll Call · Dec 2, 2022

Man charged with attacking letter carrier in Little Village turned in by relatives, prosecutors say

Cesar Ramirez, 44, who faces felony charges, including attempted sexual assault, was recognized from surveillance footage released by police and news coverage, prosecutors said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022

$50K reward offered for info on attack of U.S. Postal Service worker in Little Village

Police have released video of a suspect in the Saturday morning attack and mail truck theft in the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2022

That check you mailed? Be alert — it could get “washed” and cost you thousands.

Check fraud has soared in Illinois, and victims often end up waiting for weeks or months to have their stolen money reimbursed. There are steps you can take to protect yourself. The Postal Service can do more, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

Check fraud spikes: Chicago sees jump in checks stolen from mailboxes, ‘washed’ and cashed for thousands of dollars

Midge Laurin mailed a $30 check that was intercepted, rewritten and cashed to someone else for $9,475. The scheme leaves many victims struggling for months to recover their losses.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022

$25K reward offered in armed robbery of USPS letter carrier on South Side

The suspects wore ski masks when they confronted the letter carrier Nov. 22 in Park Manor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022