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Romeo Wilson Sentenced for Mail Theft and Check Fraud in Florida

Tallahassee Man Gets Over 2 Years in Federal Prison

by Sophia Bennett

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Tallahassee man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a series of mail theft and check fraud charges that targeted financial institutions across the Big Bend region.

Romeo Wilson, 20, was convicted on over 20 federal counts, including bank fraud, possession of a U.S. Postal Service arrow key, and mail theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. His sentencing comes after a multi-agency investigation uncovered an organized scheme to defraud banks and individuals from February 2023 to March 2024.

Wilson’s criminal activities were featured in WCTV Investigates’ “Washed Away” series, which highlighted rising incidents of mail theft and check washing in North Florida. Court documents revealed that Wilson and accomplices stole checks from mail, altered and deposited them, and made unauthorized withdrawals using victims’ personal information.

In February 2024 alone, prosecutors said Wilson withdrew $5,000 from five separate accounts at First Commerce Credit Union. He also recruited others to open fraudulent bank accounts and provided vehicles for carrying out the crimes.

Tallahassee Police arrested Wilson in March 2024 following a traffic stop. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the USPS Office of Inspector General, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and local law enforcement in Tallahassee and Leon County.

“The successful outcome of this investigation is a reflection of the hard work and dedicated service demonstrated by the entire law enforcement community in Tallahassee,” said Bladismir Rojo, Acting Inspector In Charge of the USPIS Miami Division.

Wilson was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, including one year of home detention. He was also ordered to pay more than $65,000 in restitution to victims, including several financial institutions, businesses, and individuals.

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil encouraged continued vigilance among residents. “It takes a community working together to solve cases like this,” McNeil said. “We’re asking residents to stay alert, check their security cameras, and report anything unusual.”

Authorities are urging the public to report any suspected mail theft, check fraud, or identity-related crimes to local law enforcement or the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

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