Marquis Williams, 49, of Colchester, 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. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford, according to David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about mail theft and identity fraud in Connecticut communities. Williams had previously been sentenced in April 2023 to 78 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a scheme that involved stealing mail from hundreds of residential mailboxes across the state.
Court documents show that between 2018 and 2019, Williams and his then-girlfriend used stolen mail to obtain personal information, create fake identification documents, forge checks, and cash or deposit checks taken from the mail. Investigators identified more than 70 victims of bank fraud during their inquiry.
Williams violated his supervised release on September 9, 2025—about one month into his five-year term—when he was arrested by Old Saybrook Police during a traffic stop. He was charged with driving under the influence and operating a motor vehicle under suspension. Officers found approximately 132 pieces of recently stolen mail from several towns in his vehicle.
Williams has remained in federal custody since September 22, 2025. Upon completion of his new prison term, he will be subject to an additional 33 months of supervised release. His criminal record also includes a federal conviction from 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.
