Marquis Williams, 49, was sentenced on Mar. 8 to 27 months in federal prison for violating the conditions of his supervised release following a previous conviction related to mail theft, identity theft, and bank fraud, according to an announcement by David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about mail theft and its impact on victims across Connecticut. Williams had previously been convicted for stealing mail from hundreds of residential mailboxes and using the information to commit identity theft and bank fraud.
Court documents show that in 2018 and 2019, Williams and his then-girlfriend stole mail from numerous homes throughout Connecticut. They used stolen information to create fake identification documents, forge checks, and cash or deposit checks taken from the mail. The investigation identified more than 70 victims of bank fraud. Williams pleaded guilty and was sentenced in April 2023 to 78 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Approximately one month into his supervised release term, Williams was arrested by Old Saybrook Police on Sept. 9, 2025 after a traffic stop led to charges of driving under the influence and operating a vehicle under suspension. Officers found about 132 pieces of recently stolen mail from several towns during a search of his vehicle. He has been held in federal custody since Sept. 22, 2025.
Williams will be subject to an additional 33 months of supervised release after completing his new sentence. His criminal history also includes a federal conviction in 2002 for conspiracy, identity fraud, and credit card fraud offenses resulting in a prior sentence of over four years.
The investigation was conducted by the Old Saybrook Police Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Gordon prosecuted the case.
Individuals who believe they are victims of mail theft can file complaints by calling 877-876-2455 or visiting https://www.uspis.gov/report.
