Local and federal officials call on USPS to address ongoing mail delays, thefts in the Commonwealth

As the holidays approach in just one week, concerns about mail delays and thefts in the Commonwealth continues to grow, with local and federal elected leaders calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to address the issue.

8News has spoken to many residents across the Central Virginia region who have experienced missing mail for long periods of time, either due to delays or theft. Now, elected leaders are speaking out on these issues as the holiday season is expected to cause a peak in mail deliveries.

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (Va.-7) sent a letter to the United States Postmaster General, Honorable Louis DeJoy, in response to a report that more than 1,300 Virginians across her district had experienced USPS mail delivery and service issues.

“Virginians shared stories with me about delayed delivery of bills that caused them to owe late fees and penalties, mail delivered to the wrong address, and missing mail that was never delivered – including checks and gifts,” Spanberger said.

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