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Detroit man faces charges for allegedly stealing mail from Fraser post office

Devin Lawrence is charged with 16 counts of mail theft

Davin Lawrence, 28, from Detroit, was charged in connection with stealing mail from a post office. (Macomb County Prosecutors Office)

Davin Lawrence, 28, from Detroit, was charged in connection with stealing mail from a post office.

Officials say the alleged incident occurred on Monday (Sept. 2), when Fraser police officers caught Lawrence opening a mail depository mailbox at the Fraser Post Office.

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After Lawrence opened the mailbox, police attempted to take him into custody, but the 28-year-old fled on foot. He was later located and arrested without incident.

Lawrence was charged with assaulting, resisting, and obstructing a police officer, a two-year felony, and 16 counts of mail theft, a one-year misdemeanor.

Officials say he is a habitual fourth offender. He was charged in 39th Fraser District Court, where the bond was set at $10,000 cash/surety.

A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. and a preliminary exam is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m.


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