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Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Chicago man accused of stealing mail, forging checks, and using counterfeit postal keys
The Brief Dalvin Lockhart was arrested on the Gold Coast after missing court dates tied to earlier mail theft charges. Police say he had fake postal keys, stolen IDs, and more than 50 credit and bank cards at the time of arrest. He now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in Cook County. CHICAGO - A Chicago man with a history of mail theft was arrested again last month—this time while allegedly carrying a load of stolen and counterfeit items. What we know Dalvin Lockhart, 30, was taken into custody April 29 near E. Walton Place by Chicago police and U.S. Postal Inspectors after skipping court appearances in both Cook and DuPage counties, according to a statement from the United States Postal Inspection Service. At the time of his arrest, authorities say Lockhart was in possession of two counterfeit postal keys, more than 50 credit and bank cards in other people's names, 15 pieces of fake U.S. currency, stolen mail, forged checks, blank check stock, and stolen identification cards, including a Social Security card and two driver's licenses. Lockhart has been charged with multiple offenses, including felony counts of possession of burglary tools, forgery, and deceptive practices. He also faces misdemeanor charges related to possessing a stolen check, theft of mislaid property, and obstructing identification. The backstory Lockhart was previously arrested in October 2024 for burglary in Chicago. Just a few months later, in February 2025, Elmhurst police arrested him again after he allegedly tried to use a false identity to obtain a car loan. In both cases, investigators say Lockhart was caught with counterfeit postal keys and stolen credit cards. Authorities say he failed to appear in court following those arrests, leading to warrants being issued in both counties. What they're saying "This arrest is a statement that mail theft will not be tolerated, and the perpetrators will be brought to justice," said Ruth M. Mendonça, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's Chicago Division. She thanked the Chicago Police Department's 18th District for their help in making the arrest. What you can do Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of mail theft is encouraged to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455 or visit The Source Details for this story were provided in a press release from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Chicago Division.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Fairfax PCP trafficker who spent years on the run to spend 10 years in prison
FAIRFAX, Va. () — A Fairfax man who ran a cross-country drug trafficking scheme was sentenced Thursday after nearly eight years on the run. Otis Chevalier, 46, was a kilogram-level PCP dealer who shipped drugs through the mail from California to Virginia and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO). To avoid detection, he would send packages of PCP to the mothers of his children, rather than to his own home. After receiving the packages, he redistributed them, using a storage unit in Upper Marlboro, Md., to store, prepare and repackage the PCP. German military IT worker sentenced for downloading child porn while in Northern Virginia Chevalier used starter fluid and other solvents to prepare the PCP for distribution, and used liquid droppers and Mason-style glass jars to repackage it. Nearly a decade ago, on June 6, 2015, U.S. Postal Inspectors responded to the report of was leaking package that was shipped from California to an apartment in Alexandria. Inside, the USAO said investigators found glass jars containing around two gallons of PCP. On Dec. 11 of that year, Chevalier reportedly shipped three packages from California to Virginia and Maryland. One of the packages, which had been sent to an address in Chantilly, was seized by U.S. Postal Inspectors a week later. It had about 6.5 kg of a mixture containing PCP. Chevalier's home was searched by law enforcement on Feb. 18, 2016. At his Fairfax home, the USAO said investigators found marijuana, syringe-style droppers with PCP residue, multiple cellphones, tens of thousands of dollars, and more. For the next year, law enforcement seized containers of PCP and materials used to process PCP during various searches. Man found dead during welfare check in Prince George's County On Jan. 5, 2017, a judge issued a warrant for Chevalier's arrest. His lawyer notified him of the warrant and pending federal charges, leading Chevalier to flee. He used the alias 'Delone Jones' and remained a fugitive until his arrest on Aug. 29, 2024. He was sentenced on April 10, 2025, to spend 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute PCP and distribution of PCP. Chevalier had also been previously convicted of a felony drug charge involving PCP, during which he was found to have caused a home explosion in Bowie, Md. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Brockport woman to be sentenced for multitude of fraud charges
BROCKPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — A Brockport woman has been charged for committing bank fraud and making false statements, facing up to 30 years in prison. Patricia Hutchins, 53, is accused of various crimes of Unemployment Insurance fraud, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud, credit card, and elder fraud. She was previously arrested on prior charges including mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. A search warrant was executed by the U.S. Postal Inspectors, where documents, cash, and electronic devices used in or obtained from schemes were seized. Hutchins pled guilty in May 2024 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was originally scheduled to be sentenced on October 16, 2024. Spencerport man faces prison for role in fraud scheme Hutchins is ordered to pay restitution to two victims— $20,052 to a financial institution for a fraudulent PPP loan, and $25,100 to an elderly person. Her October sentencing was delayed due to claims that she did not have money for restitution. She cited the invested proceeds from selling her home had gone into a retirement account. Upon the move to a December sentencing, she again said she did not have the money. Hutchins claimed to have given it all to someone she believed to be country singer Kenny Chesney, to invest. However, Hutchins previously claimed to have been scammed by this same individual. She eventually pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud alongside the individual she assumed to be Kenny Chesney. Hutchins is scheduled for sentencing on April 15, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Fake debit cards, guns found during search warrants in Stockbridge neighborhood
A joint operation between Stockbridge police and the U.S. Postal Inspectors led to illegal drugs and guns being taken off the streets. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Last week, police in Stockbridge and postal inspectors conducted search warrants on Mechanic Street. During the search, authorities said they found the following: Six guns, including one illegally converted into a fully automatic machine gun; Dozens of fake debit cards linked to financial crimes; Drug paraphernalia connected to illegal drug activity; More than $3,400 in cash acquired through fraud; TRENDING STORIES: Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore should return to Earth on Tuesday Gwinnett 16-year-old missing for over 1 year found safe 44-year-old man accused of trafficking meth in Carroll County Police said the operation didn't stop in the city limits of Stockbridge. 'Multiple arrests were made simultaneously in surrounding states, striking a major blow to a criminal operation,' Stockbridge police said. Details about arrests were not released. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
