Man arraigned for allegedly stealing mail in Fraser

FRASER — A Detroit man was arraigned Sept. 5 for allegedly stealing from a mailbox at Fraser’s post office.

Davin Lawrence, 28, was caught by Fraser police officers while allegedly trying to open mail at a mailbox, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. When officers attempted to take Lawrence into custody, he reportedly took off. The release states he was later arrested “without incident.”

Lawrence is charged with 16 counts of mail theft, which is a one-year misdemeanor. He’s also facing two years for a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and would be a habitual fourth offender if convicted.

Lawrence was arraigned in 39A District Court where Judge Alyia Hakim set bond at $10,000 cash or surety. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m., and a preliminary exam is scheduled for Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m.

“Mail theft is not just a simple property crime — it poses a serious risk to our community by opening the door to identity theft,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido is quoted as saying in a press release.

“When individuals steal mail, they often gain access to sensitive personal information that can be used to commit fraud and cause long-lasting harm to victims. This type of crime undermines public trust and violates the privacy of citizens. We are committed to prosecuting those who engage in such acts and protecting the security of our community.”

Lawrence requested a court-appointed attorney, according to court records. At press time, no attorney had been assigned.