D.C. Felon Sentenced for Package Thefts

WASHINGTON, DC – Dayvon Baker, a 34-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for felony second-degree theft.

U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced the sentencing.

Baker admitted guilt to the charge on February 9, acknowledging his role in a series of package thefts. Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz handed down the sentence today.

The thefts took place on November 17, 2023, where Baker targeted residences in Northwest Washington, D.C., stealing packages from the front doors. Following his indictment on December 20, 2023, Baker faced enhanced penalties due