FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Lauren Horwood
February 13, 2012	PHONE: (916) 554-2706
www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae	usacae.edcapress@usdoj.gov
Docket #: 2:11-cr-360-WBS

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that United States District Judge William B. Shubb sentenced Darryl M. Everett, 47, of Roseville, today to three and a half years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release for multiple counts of bank fraud, mail theft, and conspiracy to commit such offenses. Everett was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in restitution to his victims.

This case was the product of an investigation by the U. S. Postal Inspection Service, the Sacramento Police Department, and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Rodriguez is prosecuting this case and the related cases against Everett’s criminal associates.
According to court documents, Everett stole U.S. Mail on multiple occasions, from the customer lobbies of the Discovery Post Office, Town and Country Post Office, and Strong Ranch Post Office. Everett altered stolen financial instruments found in the stolen mail and organized others to cash the altered checks and money orders at Sacramento County financial institutions. There were more than four banks and 20 postal customers victimized in the scheme.

The investigation is ongoing and the following have been charged in this scheme:
1.          On January 23, 2012, Dantwoine Bishop, 35, of Sacramento, was sentenced to six months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release, for his conviction on a single count of misdemeanor bank larceny. He was ordered to pay restitution.
2.         On January 23, 2012, Stanticha T. Middleton, 22, of Sacramento, was sentenced for her conviction on two counts of misdemeanor bank larceny. She was ordered to pay restitution and one year probation.
3.         On December 5, 2011, Steven B. Ethridge, 28, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty to a single count of misdemeanor bank larceny. Ethridge is scheduled to be sentenced on February 27, 2012. He is facing up to one year in prison, an order of restitution, and one year of supervised release.
4.         On November 15, 2011, Barbara A. Middleton, 46, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty to a single count of misdemeanor bank larceny. She is scheduled to be sentenced on April 9, 2012. She is facing up to one year in prison, an order of restitution, and one year of supervised release.
5.         On August 25, 2011, Paul W. Merchant, 49, of Sacramento, was charged by federal indictment with conspiracy, 13 counts of bank fraud and attempted bank fraud, and eight counts of possession of stolen U.S. Mail. Merchant's next court appearance is scheduled for March 10, 2012. The charges are only allegations and he is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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