United States of America v. Eric R. Powell

Santa Fe, NM - Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Mail Theft



Eric R. Powell, 33, of Albuquerque, N.M., was sentenced in federal court in Santa Fe, N.M., to five years of probation including eight months of home confinement for mail theft.



Powell pled guilty on May 3, 2017, to a charge of theft or receipt of stolen mail. According to court documents, he possessed stolen mail from more than 1,300 victims and caused his victim’s more than $13,000 in financial losses. In pleading guilty, Powell admitted that he stole mail from numerous mailboxes in Albuquerque using a counterfeit U.S. Postal Service Arrow Key. Powell also admitted that he paid for a hotel room using a credit card he found in stolen mail. He also admitted buying various items with credit and debit cards, checks, and gift cards he obtained from stolen mail.



This case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Rio Rancho Police Department.

Charge:

18:1708: Theft or Receipt of Stolen Mail; 18:2: Aiding and Abetting

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11/28/2018 78 Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before District Judge Martha Vazquez: Sentencing held on 11/28/2018 for Eric R Powell (1), Count(s) 2, SENTENCE IMPOSED: CBOP: Probation: 5 years with Special Conditions; SPA: $100; Restitution: $2,459.00, no interest or penalties, Court will hold restitution open for 90 days. (Court Reporter: Carmela McAlister) (gr) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

11/28/2018 79 JUDGMENT as to Eric R Powell by District Judge Martha Vazquez. (laz) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

11/28/2018 80 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1 of Indictment pursuant to Plea Agreement by USA as to Eric R Powell. (Fyffe, Brandon) (Entered: 11/28/2018)