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Galveston County postal worker arrested in mail theft investigation
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The worker, 46-year-old Richard Ybanez, was taken into custody on Thursday. He faces a state jail felony charge related to mail theft, specifically involving 10 to 30 items.
A postal worker's arrest has occurred following a joint investigation. The worker, 46-year-old Richard Ybanez, was taken into custody on Thursday. He faces a state jail felony charge related to mail theft, specifically involving 10 to 30 items.
The investigation began about a week ago when detectives received information about suspected mail theft. They worked with agents to gather more information, leading to the arrest. Further details about the case are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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