NEENACH, CA (Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at 5 a.m.)—Mail theft has been plaguing Neenach and the Western Antelope Valley for over a year now. With no advance notice, a press conference was announced last night by Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) about  the subject. McCarthy represents the Western Antelope Valley.  Here is the announcement that came out Thursday night for the following morning’s event.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman McCarthy to Join Bakersfield Postal Leaders to Combat Mail Theft and Destruction

Bakersfield, CA – Congressman Kevin McCarthy will join Bakersfield Postmaster Lynda LaForce and postal service inspector’s Jeff Fitch and Bill Zembridge for a press conference to talk about the steps that are being taken to combat mailbox destruction and mail fraud. Also discussed will be what is being done to support those who have been impacted by this disturbing trend.

WHAT:           Rep. McCarthy and local USPS leaders to discuss mail theft and destruction
WHEN:           Friday, August 19 @ 10 AM
WHERE:         Pegasus Postal Office
3400 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93380

This is part of the August 19, 2016 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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