Crawford Post Office Diverting Mail to Peace House (ILLEGALLY)

[Dr.Phool]

I just received an e-mail that says the Crawford Post office is ILLEGALLY diverting mail addressed to Peace House if it does not contain the full 9 digit zip code!

Does anyone have any more info on this?

The full 9 digit zip code is 76638-3037.

If you want to register a complaint with the Crawford Post Office' Customer Service Rep, the toll free number is 1-800-257-8777.

It is a federal crime for any postal employee to divert mail for certain reasons, including the lack of a 9 digit zip code. The mail must be delivered if it has an otherwise valid address and a 5 digit zip code.

[Theres-a]

1. Bastards.

[Desertrose]

2. "diverting it" to where??

diverting it or dumping it??

[funkybutt]

3. it says that on the CPF site!

http://www.crawfordpeacehouse.org/

Please use the 9-digit Plus-4 zip code; the Post Office says they will not deliver without it.

[niallmac]

4. Lawyer time.

[kestrel91316]

32. CPH needs to get an attorney and sue hell out of that PO.

[marions ghost]

5. good example of the ethics

of Dubya supporters. No fear of any legal retribution. They'll find some Republican fat cat to get them off if anybody objects. The ends always justify the means.

[caligirl]

6. local Crawford Post Office phone number is 254 486 2526

No one there now so can't talk to them. If they are doing this its time to have a lawyer pay them a visit.

[FreedomAngel82]

7. Something I don't get

is why does the zipcode matter? I always thought the address and town name etc. mattered more then a zip code. :shrug:

[Eloriel]

8. If it's a federal crime, then someone needs to press that NOW

Who was your email from (I'm not looking for names, just the role or job description or something -- "someone who's down there" or other descriptor.)

Let's not get all excited without further info. What you've posted isn't enough for me to get excited (no offense).

[Dr.Phool]

13. The e-mail was from an activist I've worked with

For several years. She's also on the board of directors in our local Democratic Club. Usually pretty reliable.

[Iris]

9. IS THIS STILL AMERICA?

JESUS. DID I WAKE UP IN ANOTHER COUNTRY TODAY?

[all.of.me]

20. which one is worse than this one?!

it's sad. it is scary.

[Iris]

27. Yeah. I was trying to think of something other than some generic country

but I couldn't really come up with anything. Maybe North Korea? Or Iran? And, since I'm woman, possibly Iraq once they get their constitution worked out.

[all.of.me]

31. it's an embarrassment, isn't it? sheesh....

:eyes:

[Tyranny_R_US]

10. Free VOIP Link to that number

1-800-257-8777

[Daphne08]

11. That sounds illegal!

[Silverhair]

12. Let's confirm this before we run off half cocked.

I have a very hard time believing this. Believe it or not, most postal employees are contentious and trying to do a good job. And we all know that there are lots of internet rumors flying around.

[marions ghost]

14. yes let's get a confirmation

good point.
but I think it's entirely possible

[smartvoter]

19. The Peace House has it on the homepage. nt

[funkybutt]

16. They've probably been very overworked handling mail for CPH

not sure why those at CPH would post that on their site if they weren't having problems.

http://www.crawfordpeacehouse.org/

[Dr.Phool]

17. Thats why I asked if anyone had any more info.

And post #3 said it's on their website. Mail will not be delivered if it doesn't contain the full 9 digit zip code.

[tavalon]

21. I'm sure you meant to say consciencious

rather than contentious, but I've met a few of those contentious ones.

[Silverhair]

29. LOL. Yes, I did.

That's what happens when you let the spellchecker do your thinking for you.

[Jackpine Radical]

37. I KNOW they're "contentious."

It's "conscientious" that we need.

[crispini]

15. Good gad, what a bunch of drama queens.

Everyone flying off the handle and getting all worked up about an unsubstantiated email and an equally vague website posting. Please. Find out how true it is and THEN trot out your righteous anger and your vitriol.

[anarchy1999]

18. I would have to say I believe this is true because they have it on the

website in red. Please use the full digit # or it will not be delivered. Don't ask me why. It is really tough to reach the people I need to right now. It is crazy down there right now. If they put it on the website I have to assume for whatever reason this is what the PO is doing.

Please log on to the community board at www.crawfordpeacehouse.org

Don't go off half cocked and wait to hear what is needed and what to do.

Thank you.

[BrightKnight]

22. Contact the Office of Inspector General

http://www.uspsoig.gov/hotline_contact.aspx
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Internet (Preferred Contact Method):
[e-mail]

Standard Mail:
United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General
Attn: Hotline
1735 N. Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209-2020

Fax: Please fax your concerns toll-free to (866)-756-6741

Telephone: 1-888-USPS-OIG (1-888-877-7644)

The OIG's Hotline number is national and toll-free. Live Hotline telephone coverage is available from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday (except holidays).

Hearing Impaired: TTY Phone: 1-866-OIG TEXT (1-866-644-8398)

Other Resources:
Employee Assistance Program: [phone]
Postal Inspection Service Mail Fraud Complaint Center:
[phone] or http://usps.com/postalinspectors
Federal Trade Commission: [phone] or www.ftc.gov
Consumer Affairs: [phone] or www.usps.com
Other Inspector General website information: www.ignet.gov

[Horse with no Name]

23. Ummmm...They can't do that

This is totally political AS WELL AS being a federal crime.
Would like to know where it is diverted to?

[Webster Green]

24. No shit!...It's a small town. They know where the Peace House is...

They can't just hold their mail, or they will be fired, no doubt.

[Horse with no Name]

26. Not only that

They WILL go to prison for interfering with the mail.

[fooj]

25. So, I'm assuming that the card and check I sent is...

?????????????? I don't believe I used the last 4 digits of the zip. I'm making a call...any lawyers in the house?

Peace.

[Wheaty]

28. I think the 4 digit mail gets computer sorted

I think the 4 digit mail gets pre-sorted by the computers at the nearest mail hub.

I'm betting this is more of a case of a lone small town postal clerk snowed under by sorting out the non 4 digit mail for the Crawford residents with the influx of Cindy's mail.

I'd guess they just won't get the non 4 digit mail in as timely of a manner as the 4 digit stuff.

I live in a small town with one lone postal worker and not even door delivery (we go to the PO to pick our mail up). I couldn't even imagine what my poor postal employee would be going through if we had a Camp Casey in our town.

Maybe someone from the Peace House should go over and clear this up with the PO before everyone gets worked up.

I'm thinking it's not political but a case of being overwhelmed.

[marions ghost]

34. I dont think

with a town of THIS size (!?) there shouldn't be any trouble with zip codes. The only problem would be to add a helper or two to handle the load. If any mail is being re-directed for any reason (other than lack of postage) that is not OK.

[Wizard777]

30. Georeg Bush. The White House. It will be delivered.

Santa Clause North Pole. Yes Virginia. it will be delivered. :)

They need to speak with the Post Master and file a criminal complaint with the Postal Police. This could be just another Bush Whacker abusing a position of public trust.

[LittleClarkie]

33. They did that when my brother was in the Army, and in Germany

around the time when soldiers were getting attacked here and there.

Our delivery guy was being an anal asshat. But this sounds deliberate. Shame on them.

[recoveringrepublican]

35. If confirmed call a Postal Inspector. nt

[Tyranny_R_US]

36. *kick*