Former Naples Airport Customs Officer Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Cash from Airline Passengers
A shocking case of theft has rocked the Naples Airport as a former Customs Officer has been sentenced to prison for stealing cash from airline passengers. William Joseph Timothy, a 43-year-old resident of Ave Maria, Florida, was found guilty of stealing approximately $18,700 in cash from arriving airline passengers during the course of his official duties.
According to court documents, Timothy committed 17 incidents of theft between mid-2023 and early-2024, while working as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer at the Naples Airport. The thefts were uncovered by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility investigators, who collected evidence showing that Timothy was surreptitiously stealing cash from arriving international passengers during border enforcement examinations and currency verifications performed as part of his official duties.
The case was investigated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Simon R. Eth. The court also ordered Timothy to pay $18,700 in restitution to the victims of his thefts.
”CBP does not tolerate misconduct within its ranks,” said Carlos C. Martel, Director, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Miami and Tampa Field Offices. “CBP’s efforts in this case are a testament to CBP’s commitment to preserving the honor of its overwhelmingly professional workforce, and our core values of vigilance, integrity, and service to country.”
Timothy entered a guilty plea on June 18, 2024. On the same day, he was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant’s Real Full Name: William Joseph Timothy, Exact Criminal Charges: Stealing cash from airline passengers, City and State: Fort Myers, Florida, Exact Date: June 18, 2024, Sentence or Outcome: 12 months in federal prison, and Dollar Amounts: $18,700.
William Joseph Timothy, a former Naples Airport Customs Officer, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison for stealing cash from airline passengers. The case is a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining the integrity and trust of those in positions of power.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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