06/04/2026
Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank H. Spryszak was recently recognized for his dedication to eradicate illegal narcotics from the U.S. Mail system and noted for his support of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Toledo Field Office.
AUSA Spryszak, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Toledo branch, was presented with the “Prosecutor of the Year” Award from the International Narcotics Interdiction Association (INIA). The award was recently presented at the INIA annual conference held in San Diego, California.
AUSA Spryszak’s efforts to identify, prosecute, and support parcel interdiction has earned him a nickname —“the box guy.”
From February 2023 to March 2025, Spryszak worked side by side with USPIS and DEA agents to support more than 140 seized parcels and nearly 30 search warrants. The combined amounts of narcotics seized from parcels were approximately 72,971 grams of narcotics, including more than 9,300 grams of fentanyl. Law enforcement’s and Spryszak’s efforts resulted in 31 arrests over this approximate two-year period. Several defendants received sentences of 10 years or more in federal prison.
According to one nominator, “AUSA Spryszak’s diligence, perseverance, and devotion to duty are most heartily commended and keeping with the highest tradition of being a public servant. The USPIS would not be as effective and successful in Northwest Ohio without his direction and dedication. He is truly a team player.”
Congratulations, Frank! 🇺🇸
Photo L-R:
Gary Barksdale, Chief Postal Inspector, AUSA Frank Spryszak, and Rafael Nunez, Deputy Chief Postal Inspector
