On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Houston Police Department (HPD) Major Offenders Division conducted a joint operation in Stafford, Texas, and arrested two fugitives, Robert Trujillo and Jason Lopez. Trujillo has been identified as a documented gang member.
The arrests came after postal inspectors conducted an investigation into a big mail theft ring suspected of using stolen mail to commit different financial crimes. Working with the Houston Police Department and the Sugar Land Police Department, inspectors tracked Lopez and Trujillo down to a hotel in Stafford, Harris County. Authorities sought both individuals for their involvement in numerous mail theft incidents in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
When Lopez and Trujillo were apprehended, authorities discovered that they had approximately 400 pieces of stolen mail, 40 credit and debit cards, both fake and real identification documents, stolen checks, victims’ personal identifying information, a US Postal Service lock, and materials for manufacturing counterfeit postal keys.
Jason Lopez was arrested and put into Harris County Jail on an outstanding Harris County warrant for mail theft. He was also charged with fraudulent use and possession of personally identifiable information, as well as use of a controlled narcotic.
Robert Trujillo was also detained and lodged at the Harris County Jail. Authorities charge him with fraudulent use and possession of personal identification information, in addition to being a felon in possession of a handgun. Authorities observed that Trujillo was already on bond for a different mail theft incident in Sugar Land, TX, in January 2025.
The investigation into this mail theft ring is ongoing, and law enforcement expects additional charges to be made in the future.
Acting Inspector in Charge Shameka P. Jackson of the USPIS Houston Division expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort, stating, “The US Postal Inspection Service values our law enforcement partners for supporting our mission and extends our appreciation to the Houston Police Department Patrol Units and Major Offenders Division, as well as the Sugar Land Police Department, for their assistance in bringing these fugitives and mail thieves to justice.”
Authorities remind the public that criminal accusations are only allegations and that all suspects are assumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of mail theft is encouraged to notify the United States Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 or via their website at https://www.uspis.gov/report.
