Jessica Rae Mabli was arrested on July 30, after a citizen reported suspicious activity involving mail theft in the Northlake Drive Subdivision of Burke County. Deputies apprehended Mabli following a traffic stop on Highway 25 North, where they discovered stolen mail and other illicit items in her vehicle.
🚓 The Details
At around 5:45 a.m., Burke County Dispatch received a call from a resident about a suspicious woman, later identified as Jessica Rae Mabli, seen rummaging through mailboxes in the Northlake Drive Subdivision. Deputies quickly responded and tracked Mabli’s vehicle, a white Volkswagen, as it left the area.
A traffic stop was initiated when Mabli made a sudden turn onto Four Points Road. During the stop, deputies observed Mabli discarding U.S. Mail onto the roadway. After a brief chase, Mabli was arrested.
Accompanying her in the vehicle was her minor child, seated in the front passenger seat. Investigators obtained a search warrant for Mabli’s vehicle, uncovering a substantial amount of mail from Burke, Richmond, and Grovetown neighborhoods, along with numerous credit cards, driver’s licenses, social security cards, and checks.
📊 By The Numbers
- Charges Filed Against Mabli:
- Theft by possession of stolen mail: 2 counts
- Possession of fentanyl
- Cruelty to children 2nd degree
- Location of Incident: Northlake Drive Subdivision, Burke County
🏛️ The Big Picture
Mail theft has become an increasing concern across the nation, with the FBI reporting a surge in cases involving stolen mail leading to identity theft and financial fraud. Criminals often target mailboxes for sensitive information, like credit cards and checks, that can be used or sold.
🚨 What’s Next?
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the case. Authorities urge residents in Burke, Columbia, and Richmond Counties to report any incidents of mail theft to their local law enforcement agencies.
For more information or to report an incident, residents can contact Colonel Jimmy Wylds at 706-833-4417 or via email at J.Wylds@bcso-ga.org. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
