On October 8, a 39-year-old Bakersfield man pleaded guilty to breaking into a U.S. Post Office in Caliente, where he stole mail and packages belonging to at least 10 individuals. The burglar used a hatchet to smash the glass door, gaining access to the facility. He subsequently fled the scene in a stolen truck, a move that added further criminal charges. Facing a maximum of five years in prison and a significant fine, he is set to be sentenced on January 28.
Federal prosecutors detailed the man's actions, stating, "The defendant's brazen burglary resulted in the theft of personal letters and packages from numerous victims. His decision to employ a weapon to gain access to federal property was an escalation in criminal behavior that will be appropriately punished." This highlights the seriousness of the crime, given that post offices handle sensitive and personal items.
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