A Grand Island man is facing federal charges following an investigation into a burglary at a United States Post Office earlier this year.
A federal grand jury has indicted 40-year-old Tristan Bush on charges of burglary and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.
Authorities say the case stems from an incident on January 8th, when Bush allegedly forced open an oversized package locker at the post office and removed mail from multiple postal boxes.
Investigators later executed a search warrant at Bush’s residence, where they reportedly discovered a large gray U.S. mail bag containing hundreds of pieces of mail addressed to Grand Island post office box holders, including mail connected to a victim identified in court documents.
Law enforcement officials also say Bush was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana at the time of his arrest.
If convicted, Bush could face up to five years in federal prison on the burglary charge. The methamphetamine distribution charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, with a maximum possible penalty of life imprisonment.
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