River Region Times

A federal jury has convicted James Glover, a 44-year-old former postal carrier from Montgomery, Alabama, on charges of postal theft by an employee and mail fraud. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross, joined by Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Ulrich of the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General and Inspector in Charge Scott Fix of the Houston Division for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Court records and trial evidence revealed that Glover was part of a scheme involving multiple individuals to commit mail theft and bank fraud. In September and October 2022, while working as a mail carrier, Glover stole checks and documents containing financial information from the mail. These stolen checks were then altered or used to create fraudulent checks, which were deposited into bank accounts by Glover and his accomplices.

Previously, Keldric Ortez Jones, also from Montgomery, was convicted for his role in the scheme and received a 46-month sentence on March 11, 2024. It is important to note that there is no parole in the federal system.

United States Attorney Ross emphasized the importance of trust in the U.S. mail system: “Mail carriers are entrusted with access to enormous amounts of sensitive information. Abuse of that trust must have consequences.” He highlighted the commitment of law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of the U.S. Postal Service.

Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Ulrich stated: “The vast majority of U.S. Postal Service employees are honest, hardworking individuals who would never violate the public trust in this manner... This conviction is a testament to the dedication of the investigative and legal teams.”

Inspector in Charge Scott Fix added: “James Glover is not representative of the honesty and integrity of postal employees serving our nation today... Glover’s conviction demonstrates that the USPIS remains resolute in our mission to bring to justice those who fraudulently use the nation’s mail system.”

Glover faces up to 20 years in federal prison following his June 27, 2024 conviction. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 30, 2024. A federal district court judge will determine his sentence after considering various guidelines and statutory factors.

The case was investigated by multiple agencies including the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Millbrook Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys J. Patrick Lamb and Tara Ratz are prosecuting.