Orlando postal worker accused of throwing away mail, including campaign items

ORLANDO, Fla. – A U.S. Postal Service employee was accused of dumping more than 1,000 pieces of mail, including election-related mail, in a wooded area in an Orlando neighborhood, according to a criminal complaint filed by a postal inspector.

The worker, identified as Ottis McCoy Jr., was tasked with delivering the mail but allegedly disposed of it instead. Items seized included a mail-in ballot and 400 election-related materials.

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A surveillance camera recorded the alleged incident and residents expressed concern, particularly given the ongoing postal voting.

“I’m just shocked,” said neighbor Angel Cruz. “This is personal information, important documents that people are waiting for at home.”

McCoy's employer became suspicious when he returned from his route earlier than expected. He has since been arrested on charges of intentionally throwing away mail.

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