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Galveston County postal worker arrested in mail theft investigation
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Mike Akin , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The suspect, 46-year-old Richard Ybanez, was taken into custody on Thursday. The case involves a joint investigation with the US Postal Service Office of Inspector General and a police department.
A postal worker's arrest resulted from a collaborative effort. The suspect, 46-year-old Richard Ybanez, was taken into custody on Thursday. He faces a state jail felony charge related to the theft of multiple mail items.
Details about the case are still emerging. Investigators had been working together for about a week after receiving a tip. The suspect was apprehended in a parking lot.
Further information about the investigation will be released as it becomes available. The case involves a joint investigation with the US Postal Service Office of Inspector General and a police department.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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