USPS Worker Caught Stealing Gift Cards in Police Sting on Long Island

Postal Worker Accused of Mail Theft

• 🎯 A USPS clerk, Gavanni Jameson Lewis, is accused of stealing from holiday mail at the Oakdale Post Office on Long Island.
• 📸 Investigators released video footage allegedly showing her opening holiday cards and pocketing gift cards and other valuables.
• ⚠️ The DA described the alleged theft as "brazen," occurring during the holiday season.

Investigation and Arrest

• 🔍 The investigation began after Jameson Lewis allegedly used a stolen gift card at a TJ Maxx.
• 🕵️ A sting operation involving hidden cameras and undercover officers led to her arrest.
• 💰 An undercover officer reportedly bought a gift card, which Jameson Lewis then allegedly stole from the envelope after the officer left.
• 👶 The DA stated she used the stolen gift card the next day to purchase baby clothing.

Discovery of Stolen Mail

• ✋ Jameson Lewis was arrested on November 24th, with two stolen pieces of mail found hidden in her pants and four more in her purse.
• 🚗 Investigators later discovered 19 additional stolen pieces of mail in her car and at her home.
• 🏢 She resigned from her position a week after her arrest.

Community Reaction and Charges

• 😟 Some residents expressed a violation of trust, while others maintained faith in the US Postal Service.
• ⚖️ Jameson Lewis faces charges including grand larceny and could receive up to four years in prison if convicted.