NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – 1/30/26 – DEVIN HUTTON (“HUTTON”), of Kenner, Louisiana, was indicted on January 29, 2026,  for theft of mail, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1708, announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.  According to the indictment, HUTTON stole mail from mailboxes at an apartment complex  in Metairie, Louisiana.

If convicted, HUTTON faces a maximum penalty of five (5) years of imprisonment, followed by up to three (3) years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000.00. A mandatory special assessment fee of $100 also applies.

U.S. Attorney Courcelle reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service. Assistant United States Attorney Christine M. Calogero of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.