An Ave Maria man has been sentenced to prison after stealing cash from airline passengers during the course of his official duties.
William Joseph Timothy, 43, has also been ordered to pay $18,700 in restitution to the victims of his thefts. Timothy entered a guilty plea on June 18.
According to court documents, between mid-2023 and early-2024. while working as a US Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Naples Airport, Timothy stole approximately $18,700 in cash from airline passengers.
According to reports, it happened over the course of 17 incidents.
Evidence collected during investigations revealed that Timothy was stealing cash from arriving international passengers during border enforcement examinations and currency verifications.
“CBP does not tolerate misconduct within its ranks,” Director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Miami and Tampa Field Offices, Carlos C. Martel said. “CBP’s efforts in this case are a testament to CBP’s commitment to preserving the honor of its overwhelmingly professional workforce, and our core values of vigilance, integrity, and service to country.”
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