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Vandalizing/destroying a mailbox is a federal offense and can be prosecuted as a violation of the US Postal Regulations. However, vandalism of a privately owned mailbox (while still a violation of Postal Law) is usually prosecuted under local statutes as a destruction of property-type case.

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What kind of mailbox. A rural delivery side-of-the-road mailbox, or an official US Mail dropbox?

For the one you can be charged with vandalism or destruction of property, both misdemeanors, for the other one - it's a felony offense.

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CT may charge the person with vandalism or some other minor offense, but the US PoOstal regulations make destruction of a mailbox a federal offense.

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Destruction of Property - ADDITIONALLY - It is a violation of Federal Law to destroy, damage, or deface, US mailboxes (incluidng RFD boxes).

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