It is a federal crime to put an item in a mail box other than mail. Opening a mailbox without permission is a crime.
Homeowners need to be aware that even though they purchased and maintain the residential mailbox, the mailbox belongs to and is controlled by the USPS (United States Postal Service). That means that any tampering of the mailbox is a federal offense.
Thomas, Please tell me when the federal government started enforcing the rule of law - especially in the last 6 years ?