USPS Trucks sit at a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facility in Elkridge, Maryland, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 16. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
According to the charging documents, Noviello, a U.S. Postal Worker in Lowell, Massachusetts, approached his boss on Feb. 15, 2022, requesting their assistance in a scheme to divert postal packages suspected of containing cocaine.
Noviello allegedly offered to pay the supervisor $1,750 per kilogram of cocaine successfully obtained from any diverted packages.
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According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, two days later, on Feb. 17, 2022, Noviello allegedly left $850 in cash in a Dunkin’ bag, inside the supervisor’s vehicle in an attempt to encourage the supervisor to agree to the scheme.
Image of a small amount of cocaine. The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, announced the sentencing of John Noviello, 61, of Nashua N.H., on March 22, 2022. (DEA)
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Noviello later commented, "that was a nice envelope for starters," allegedly attempting to sway the supervisors decision to not participate in the scheme.
The boss contacted authorities who requested that they conduct a controlled purchase with law enforcement. The boss purchase from Noviello where the defendant allegedly distributed approximately 3.7 grams of cocaine for $200.
On May 11, Noviello was charged with bribery of a public official and distribution of cocaine.
The U.S. Postal Services did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.