FOLSOM—Two suspects are behind bars after Folsom police officers intercepted a vehicle connected to a string of mail thefts in the early morning hours of September 2 near the city’s border with El Dorado Hills.
According to police, officers spotted the suspicious vehicle at approximately 1:22 a.m. and conducted a search that turned up evidence linking the pair to multiple thefts. Inside the vehicle, officers discovered several pieces of stolen mail, a California driver’s license that did not belong to either occupant, multiple mailbox keys, and a quantity of methamphetamine.
The driver, identified as Charlene Clark, 32, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy, mail theft, possession of stolen mail, presenting false identification to police, and possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Police said Clark was already on Post Release Community Supervision for prior identity theft crimes out of San Joaquin County.
The passenger, Matthew Ang, 36, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy, mail theft, and possession of stolen mail. Both Clark and Ang were booked into the El Dorado County Jail following their arrests.
Folsom police said they will be contacting victims connected to the recovered stolen mail as the investigation continues. In a statement, the department emphasized its commitment to protecting the community from crimes that often cause lasting impacts for residents.
“The Folsom Police Department remains committed to relentlessly pursuing criminal behavior and holding individuals accountable for their actions,” the agency stated.
Authorities reminded residents to promptly collect mail, use secure mailboxes whenever possible, and report suspicious activity to reduce opportunities for mail theft.
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