Selma man sentenced for mail fraud, destroy letter box

A man from Selma has been sentenced to two and a half years for possessing stolen mail and destroying a U.S. Postal Service collection box, said an announcement from U.S. Attorney Kevin Davidson on Tuesday. 

J’Kwon Tyshi Williams, 21, was sentenced on Sept. 23. 

"According to court records and William’s plea agreement, during the early morning hours of November 9, 2023, the Millbrook Police Department responded to a report of individuals attempting to break into a blue U.S. Postal Service collection box located outside the Millbrook Post Office," said the announcement.

"Witnesses observed a car parked in front of the box with its hood raised and several people gathered around. When a patrol officer approached, the group jumped into the vehicle and sped away."

The driver then led police on a chase that reportedly exceeded 120 miles and swerved into oncoming traffic. The chase ended when the car crashed into a pole and the driver fled along with the passengers. 

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The driver was later identified as Williams. 

When searching the car police found a reciprocating saw, a tire iron, and pliers that were described as being commonly used in burglaries. 

Police also found Williams’s wallet, numerous stolen checks, other stolen mail, check-writing paper, an ammunition magazine for a handgun, ammunition, and multiple ATM deposit receipts.

"Although Williams and his associates failed to breach the Millbrook collection box, inspectors found it heavily damaged and determined it had to be replaced to protect the security of the mail," the announcement said. "The replacement cost was $1,180."

Williams was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 and $1,180 in restitution. He will serve two years of supervised release after his term is finished.