Feds Bust Rochester Mail Theft Ring Tied to Check Fraud Scheme

Federal authorities have charged three Rochester men — Lamarious Bradley, Lucius Bradley, and Chad Brown — in a mail theft and check fraud scheme dating back to January 2023.

The suspects allegedly stole mail from USPS blue collection boxes, altered checks, and cashed them before banks caught the fraud. Surveillance, a GPS tracker, and a search of a Brighton apartment led to the discovery of hundreds of checks, a ghost gun, drugs, and tools for check washing.

All three face federal charges, including mail theft, possession of USPS keys, and bank fraud conspiracy.

Mail theft ring busted: Three local men charged in nationwide scheme, court paperwork says