Three Indianapolis USPS workers charged in theft of cell phones and Super Bowl ring

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (WOWO) Three employees with the United States Postal Service are facing felony charges following allegations they stole and trafficked cell phones and a Super Bowl ring from a distribution center on Indianapolis’ east side, according to court records.

Authorities say the investigation began after postal inspectors received a tip about missing cell phones being stolen from the facility and later pawned according to Fox-59.

Investigation begins at Brookville Road facility

The case centers on the USPS distribution center located on Brookville Road in Indianapolis.

Postal inspectors initiated an investigation after reports surfaced that multiple cell phones were being taken from the facility and sold through pawn channels.

During the investigation, officials say they discovered additional missing items, including a Super Bowl ring later recovered inside the facility.

Super Bowl ring found being worn by employee

According to court documents, inspectors found one suspect wearing the ring while working at the distribution center.

Investigators said the ring was originally tied to the San Francisco 49ers, which received diamond-studded championship rings after winning the 1995 Super Bowl.

Court records indicate the ring had been mistakenly handled within the facility and was not sent to a designated recovery center in Atlanta as required. Instead, investigators allege it came into the possession of employee Shavez Walker.

Walker told investigators he found the ring on a forklift and reported it to a supervisor. However, investigators said surveillance video did not support that account.

The ring was later appraised at approximately $10,000.

Additional theft allegations involving cell phones

Two other employees, identified in court records as Marcus Milbrooks and Doneeka Terry, are accused of stealing and selling multiple cell phones taken from the facility.

Investigators also believe Walker may have pawned several devices through cash-for-phone kiosks, though he has not been formally charged in connection with those transactions.

Union raises workplace concerns

The allegations have renewed concerns from local union leadership about staffing and oversight at the facility.

Gregory Jones, president of American Postal Workers Union Local 130, criticized hiring and oversight practices at the distribution center.

Jones said he has raised concerns previously about workplace safety and staffing after other incidents at the same location.

Charges and next steps

All three employees face Level 6 felony charges for theft and official misconduct, which carry a potential sentence of up to 2.5 years in prison if convicted.

The case remains under investigation, and additional court proceedings are expected in the coming weeks.

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