A Brooklyn postal worker is free to hoard to his heart’s content — it just won’t be undelivered mail anymore.
Federal prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against Joseph Brucato, who was arrested a year ago after investigators found 2,500 pounds of mail stashed in his home and car.
BROOKLYN MAILMAN ARRESTED FOR NOT DELIVERING 40,000 PIECES OF MAIL
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Postal Service said Brucato has not employed as an mailman since last year, but declined further comment, as did the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney’s office and Brucato’s defense lawyer.
The criminal case had been adjourned for months while Brucato, 68, received treatment for depression.
The seizure represented at least 40,000 pieces of priority, First Class, and regular mail that was supposed to be delivered on Brucato’s route, according to court papers.
