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Marchello Wilbon, Mail Theft, Florida 2019
A shocking crime has shaken the quiet streets of Lantana, Florida, as a man has been charged with stealing dozens of letters containing $200,000 in checks from a residence.
Marchello Wilbon, 34, of West Palm Beach, faces up to 5 years imprisonment and up to $250,000 in fines if convicted of mail theft, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1708.
According to court documents, including the indictment and criminal complaint, on July 15, 2019, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a Lantana resident placed multiple letters containing approximately thirty-nine checks with face value of approximately $200,000 in the mailbox located outside the resident’s home for pick up by the U.S. Postal Service. The defendant is charged with stealing the mail, containing the checks, from the resident’s mailbox.
U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan commended the investigative efforts of the Lantana Police Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Jorgensen.
An indictment and criminal complaint contain accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The case is being prosecuted in the District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or on http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov.
This brazen crime has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents wondering how such a thing could happen in their quiet neighborhood. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: justice will be served, and those responsible will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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