Gwinnett PD arrest and charge mail carrier for stealing mail and dumping mail in woods

Subject also charged with using illegal drugs while delivering the mail

(Dacula, Ga., August 2, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested Marcus Gregory, a USPS carrier, for allegedly stealing mail, dumping mail in the woods, and using illegal drugs while delivering the mail.

Officers were initially contacted on July 31 by the United States Postal Service (USPS) Inspector General (O.I.G.) concerning Gregory. USPS investigators had been watching Gregory after several complaints to USPS for victims not receiving their mail.  Undercover officers subsequently watched Gregory while he was working and he was allegedly seen dumping mail in the woods near Williams Farm Road and Highway 316. 

Marcus Gregory

After he allegedly dumped the mail in the woods, investigators reported they say Gregory use illegal drugs in his vehicle.  Officers pulled Gregory over and placed him under arrest.  During a search of his work vehicle, officers located more illegal drugs and a handgun. Gregory’s personal vehicle was searched at a local post office and investigators located an additional 215 pieces of stolen mail inside.  On August 3, officers served a search warrant at Gregory’s residence and located more mail.

This was a joint investigation between the Gwinnett County Police Department and the USPS Inspector General’s Office. Gregory was charged with DUI drugs, possession of a schedule I narcotic, possession of a firearm during a crime, theft of stolen mail, theft by taking, and obstruction.  In total, Gregory has been charged with 51 felony warrants and 9 misdemeanors warrants.

Editor’s Note: Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction