A federal judge has ordered two defendants to serve time in federal prison after conviction for mail theft, bank fraud, and identity theft, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed Wednesday.
After pleading guilty to theft of mail, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft, Joshua M. Holmes, 21, of Miami, was given 36 months in jail, five years of supervised release, and a $2,000 fine.
Following her guilty plea to aggravated identity theft, Coleshia Carter, 22, of East Point, Georgia, was given 24 months in jail, followed by one year of supervised release, and a $1,000 fine.
“The actions of these defendants not only impacted the business victims in and around Augusta, but also undermined the integrity of our financial systems,” said U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap. “Let this case serve as a reminder that crime does not pay, and that we will do whatever we can to serve justice and safeguard our communities.”
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