Long Island Postal Clerk Accused of Stealing Holiday Cards and Gifts

 

As the holiday season kicks into full swing, many of us are busy sending well-wishes and thoughtful gifts through the mail. Unfortunately, for some unsuspecting recipients, their holiday cheer was stolen by none other than a postal clerk at a Long Island post office.

Jovanni Jamison-Lewis, a 35-year-old employee at the Oakdale post office, has been accused of stealing greeting cards and gifts that were meant for other people. The alleged thefts were uncovered after Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced that Jamison-Lewis had been caught on surveillance footage taking two envelopes from the outgoing mail at the post office.

Inside each envelope was a thoughtful gesture for the intended recipients—one contained a T.J. Maxx gift card, while the other had three New York State Lottery scratch-off tickets. According to prosecutors, Jamison-Lewis removed the gifts from the envelopes and returned the now-empty cards back to the outgoing mail, leaving the recipients unaware of the theft.

The very next day, surveillance cameras allegedly captured Jamison-Lewis using the stolen T.J. Maxx gift card at a store in Port Jefferson. Investigators were able to trace the purchases back to her and recovered the items bought with the stolen gift card when they arrested her.

District Attorney Tierney emphasized the seriousness of the crime, particularly during the holiday season when people are trusting the postal service with their gifts. "We want people to safely enjoy the holiday season, and for those bad actors who are going to exploit our citizens and steal their property, we will hold you responsible no matter what," Tierney said in a statement.

Jamison-Lewis was arrested on November 24, and investigators found even more stolen mail in her possession at the time. According to authorities, she had two stolen pieces of mail hidden in her pants and four more in her pocketbook. Following the arrest, investigators searched her home and vehicle, allegedly recovering an additional 20 pieces of stolen mail.

The former postal worker has been arraigned on charges including grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and official misconduct. In the wake of her arrest, Jamison-Lewis resigned from her position at the post office.

Although she was released after being charged, she is due back in court in January to face the charges. The case has raised concerns about the security of mail during the holiday season, a time when many people rely on postal services to send cards and gifts to loved ones.

Porsche Stolen in Union Square, Tracked Down and Crashed: Suspect Arrested

 

In the early hours of the morning, a stolen Porsche was tracked and recovered by authorities in a dramatic turn of events that led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man on a range of charges.

At around 3 a.m. in Union Square, police received reports of a vehicle theft after the car’s owner left the luxury Porsche running with the keys inside. Unfortunately, this lapse in judgment made the vehicle an easy target for thieves.

Authorities were able to locate the car thanks to an unlikely source: an iPhone left inside. This device, which was still powered on, helped officers trace the vehicle’s location. Using the phone’s signal, police followed the Porsche as it sped through city streets for nearly two miles.

The chase came to a violent end when the driver, later identified as Calvin Jones, lost control of the stolen vehicle. The Porsche crashed into several parked cars and ultimately flipped over near the intersection of 50th Street and Lexington Avenue. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.

Jones, a 40-year-old man with a prior criminal record, was quickly apprehended by officers at the scene. He was charged with a number of serious offenses, including grand larceny, resisting arrest, and possession of stolen property. Police revealed that Jones has a history of violent behavior, having been arrested twice before for assault.

This incident highlights the growing concern over car thefts in urban areas, particularly those involving high-end vehicles that are often targeted for their value. While authorities were able to quickly track down the stolen Porsche, the risk of such crimes continues to pose a challenge for law enforcement in cities across the country.

As the investigation into the theft continues, Jones remains in police custody, facing multiple charges that could lead to significant legal consequences.