GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested Marcus Gregory, a United States Postal Service carrier, for stealing and dumping mail in the woods, and using illegal drugs while delivering the mail. Gregory was arrested after a joint investigation by the Gwinnett Police Department and the USPS Inspector General’s Office.
Gwinnett County police were initially contacted on July 31 by the Postal Service Inspector General in reference to Gregory. Their investigators had been watching Gregory after several complaints were filed with USPS by victims not receiving their mail. On July 31, undercover officers watched Gregory while he was working and witnessed him dump mail in the woods near Williams Farm Road and Highway 316. After he dumped the mail in the woods, investigators witnessed 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 Aug. 3, officers served a search warrant at Gregory’s residence and located more mail.
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 was charged with 51 felony warrants and 9 misdemeanors warrants.
Booking Photo: Marcus Gregory via Gwinnett County Police