Crime · Jersey City
Former Jersey City Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Six Post Office Burglaries
Source: Jersey City Times · Aug 3, 2026, 5:55 PM
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A former U.S. Postal Service employee in Jersey City has admitted to burglarizing post offices and stealing mail during a series of break-ins in early 2023.
Zyeama Johnson, 31, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty Tuesday before U.S. District Judge on charges related to the incidents.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey prosecuted the case. Johnson's guilty plea resolves federal charges stemming from the postal service crimes, marking a significant development in the investigation of the early 2023 break-in spree that affected Jersey City residents and businesses relying on mail services.
Key points
- Zyeama Johnson, 31, of Jersey City pleaded guilty to six post office burglaries in Jersey City
- The break-ins occurred in early 2023 and involved theft of mail from postal facilities
- Johnson was a U.S. Postal Service employee at the time of the crimes
- The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey
- Johnson appeared before U.S. District Judge to enter the guilty plea
FAQ
- Who is Zyeama Johnson and what did she do?
- Zyeama Johnson is a 31-year-old Jersey City resident who worked as a U.S. Postal Service employee. She pleaded guilty to burglarizing six post offices and stealing mail during break-ins that occurred in early 2023.
- What federal charges did Johnson face?
- Johnson faced federal charges related to burglaries at U.S. postal facilities in Jersey City involving theft of mail. She pleaded guilty to six counts of post office burglaries before U.S. District Judge.
- When did these crimes take place?
- The string of post office burglaries that Johnson admitted to occurred in early 2023. Johnson pleaded guilty to the crimes in a recent federal court appearance.
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