Postal worker indicted for destroying Alabama campaign mailers

U.S. Postal Service election integrity mail destruction Alabama State Senate federal indictment

A federal grand jury has indicted Sekondi Watts, a 43-year-old U.S. Postal Service employee from Center Point, Alabama, for the destruction of mail.

According to the indictment, Watts allegedly destroyed a batch of campaign mailers in April 2026. The mail was intended for a candidate running for the Alabama State Senate and the incident occurred in Shelby County. The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.

U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. stated that the indictment reflects a commitment to protecting election integrity and the U.S. Mail. Assistant U.S. Attorney and Election Crimes Coordinator Brett A. Janich is prosecuting the case.

Entities

Center Point · Phillip W. Williams Jr. · Sekondi Watts · Shelby County · U.S. Postal Service

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General investigated the case. www.trussvilletribune.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sekondi Watts was indicted by a federal grand jury for destroying U.S. mail. www.trussvilletribune.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sekondi Watts is 43 years old and from Center Point. www.trussvilletribune.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The destruction of campaign mailers allegedly occurred in April 2026. www.trussvilletribune.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The alleged incident took place in Shelby County, Alabama. www.trussvilletribune.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The destroyed mailers were intended for a candidate running for the Alabama State Senate. www.trussvilletribune.com

Sources

Incoming-State Sen. Scott Ortis thanks law enforcement for bringing USPS employee who threw his mailers in Greystone pond to justice [spotonalabama.com]

16 days ago

U. S. Postal carrier from Center Point charged with destroying campaign mailers [www.trussvilletribune.com]

16 days ago