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Long Island Postal Clerk Arraigned on Charges of Stealing Gift Cards From Mailed Envelopes

Prosecutors cite surveillance plus a traced gift card that identified the Oakdale worker as the suspect.

Overview

  • Jovanni Jamison-Lewis, 35, was arraigned Friday on grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and official misconduct charges.
  • Authorities say video showed her removing gift cards from sealed envelopes, and a mailed test card was later used at a TJ Maxx.
  • She was arrested Nov. 24 by Suffolk County District Attorney investigators working with USPS Office of Inspector General agents.
  • Investigators report finding six allegedly stolen pieces of mail on her at arrest, with 20 more recovered from her home and vehicle; she later resigned.
  • Jamison-Lewis was released and is due back in court Jan. 6, 2026, as the DA asks potential victims to call (631) 853-4626.