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Melbourne Man Sentenced To More Than 3 Years For Unauthorized Use Of An Access Device And Aggravated Identity Theft

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced William Fisher (60, Melbourne) to 3 years and 6 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. Fisher pleaded guilty on April 4, 2024.

According to court documents, Fisher, while aiding and abetting Tonie Marie Marriott, knowingly and with intent to defraud, used an unauthorized debit card in another person’s name to make purchases over $1,000 at various retail stores and elsewhere. Together, Fisher and Marriott also broke into United States post office boxes and stole mail throughout the Middle District of Florida.

Marriott was previously sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for her participation in the offenses.

This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kara M. Wick.

Updated August 1, 2024

Topics
Financial Fraud
Identity Theft