Two Essex County residents have admitted their involvement in an armed robbery targeting a U.S. Postal Service employee, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Dyshawn Williams, 28, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to charges of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and assaulting federal officers or employees. Karieem Stamps, 26, also from Newark, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Court documents reveal that in November 2023, Williams participated in a robbery of a postal employee at gunpoint, taking a cell phone, keys, and a wallet containing credit and debit cards. This robbery disrupted the delivery of mail, impacting interstate commerce. Following the robbery, Stamps used the stolen debit card for purchases, with transactions routed through servers outside New Jersey.
On August 1, 2024, Stamps, a convicted felon since 2020, was found in possession of a Glock 29 Gen5 handgun with an extended magazine and 26 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Williams faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the robbery and assault charges. Stamps could receive a maximum of 20 years for wire fraud, a mandatory two-year sentence for identity theft, and up to 15 years for unlawful firearm possession, with fines potentially reaching $1,000,000.
U.S. Attorney Habba commended the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their investigation. Other assisting agencies included the U.S. Marshals Service, the Newark Police Department, the New Jersey State Parole Board, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Eli Jacobs from the Organized Crime and Gangs Unit is leading the prosecution. Defense representation for Williams is Laura K. Gasiorowski, while Joseph Z. Amsel represents Stamps.