Franklin, LA – Mavis Sue Pontiff, age 49, was arrested on September 2, 2023, at 7:24 pm in connection with a mail theft case. She faces charges of theft (100 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of schedule II drugs. Recently, the SMPSO Detectives have been probing numerous mail thefts in Centerville and Verdunville.
During the investigation, video footage revealed an older model car approaching mailboxes before driving away. On September 2nd, several homeowners reported missing mail, and a vehicle resembling the one in the footage was traced back to Mavis Pontiff of Franklin.
Detectives spoke to Pontiff and identified her as the main suspect in the case. After obtaining a search warrant for her camper, officers discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and 100 pieces of stolen mail.
Pontiff was taken to St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking, and her bail has been set at $105,000. The investigation is still ongoing, and SMPSO detectives are urging anyone who thinks they may have fallen victim to this crime to contact them at 337-828-1960 and ask to speak with the investigating detective.