Marquis Williams, Mail Theft and Identity Fraud, Connecticut 2025

The streets of Connecticut have seen another brazen case of mail theft, with one culprit receiving a hefty sentence for his crimes.

Marquis Williams, 49, last residing in Colchester, has been sentenced to 27 months of imprisonment for violating the conditions of his supervised release that followed a prior federal conviction.

Williams’ crime spree began in 2018 and 2019, where he and his then-girlfriend stole mail from hundreds of residential mailboxes in Connecticut and used the information to steal identities, produce fake identification, forge checks, and cash or deposit checks stolen from the mail.

During the investigation, over 70 bank fraud victims were identified, and Williams pleaded guilty in April 2023 to 78 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release.

However, Williams’ crimes did not stop there. On September 9, 2025, he was arrested by the Old Saybrook Police Department following a traffic stop for driving under the influence and operating a motor vehicle under suspension.

During the search of his vehicle, officers found approximately 132 pieces of mail that Williams had recently stolen from mailboxes in Old Saybrook, Guilford, Milford, and Old Lyme.

Williams has been detained in federal custody since September 22, 2025. He will be on supervised release for 33 months when he completes his 27-month prison term.

This matter was investigated by the Old Saybrook Police Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Gordon.

Individuals who believe they are a victim of mail theft may file a complaint by calling 877-876-2455 or by visiting https://www.uspis.gov/report.

The defendant’s criminal history also includes a federal conviction in 2002 for conspiracy, identity fraud, and credit card fraud offenses for which he was sentenced to 51 months of imprisonment.

Williams pleaded guilty in April 2023 to 78 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release for his role in operating a mail theft, identity theft, and bank fraud scheme.

The victims of Williams’ crimes may be seeking justice and compensation for the damages suffered.

The case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting one’s mail and being vigilant against identity theft.

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