The Columbus Police Department conducted three separate porch pirate operations over the past several weeks as the holiday shopping season ramps up. These operations took place on three different days at various locations throughout Columbus and were launched after CPD received multiple reports from residents whose packages were being stolen from their homes.
This was deliberate enforcement during one of the busiest delivery periods of the year. Officers placed decoy packages, monitored activity, and made arrests when packages were taken.
During these operations, 23 decoy packages were stolen, resulting in 17 arrests and 31 total charges. Additional arrest warrant cases related to porch piracy investigations are still pending. The following individuals were arrested during the operations:
• Dakaeden Williams, 19 – (Property Crimes arrest warrants)
o Porch Piracy (Felony) x1
o Theft by Taking x3
• Dashauna Wilborn, 41
o Theft by Taking x1
o Violation of Probation – (Warrant)
• Marlon Mobley, 32
o Theft by Taking x1
• Myeesha Banks, 26
o Theft by Taking x1
• David Heyliger, 23
o Theft by Taking x1
• D’Mari Sackey, 20
o Theft by Taking x1
• Lawrence Day, 40
o Theft by Taking x2
• Tycorie Harris, 20
o Theft by Taking x2
• Taylor Jones, 26
o Theft by Taking x2
• Juvenile
o Theft by Taking x2
• James Waldon, 70
o Theft by Taking x1
• Michael Seldon, 54
o Theft by Taking x1
• Charles Render, 62
o Theft by Taking x1
• Manuel Yaccarino, 35
o Theft by Taking x2
• Troy Cardwell, 32
o Theft by Taking x2
• Dominique Kelley, 32
o Theft by Taking x1
o Forgery, 4th Degree x1 (Warrant)
• Natika Kirsh, 28
o Theft by Taking x3
o Violation of Probation – (Warrant)
With the exception of Williams, all suspects were caught in the act during the operations. Williams was the only individual with outstanding porch piracy and theft warrants tied to separate cases.
“These are property crimes, but during the holiday season they hit harder,” said Chief Stoney Mathis. “Property crimes are classified as Part 1 crimes, and they often lead to larger criminal activity, including violent crime. We address them early and aggressively.”
As holiday deliveries increase, CPD will continue proactive enforcement efforts targeting package theft. Residents continuing to report suspicious activity remains a critical part of this operation.
The Columbus Police Department credits the success of these operations to the combined efforts of the Property Crimes Unit, Special Operations, the 911 Center, the Records Room, and the detectives and Patrol officers who stepped up to assist.
