Elk Grove Police Arrest Probationers Found By Mailbox With Stolen Mail, Burglary Tools

October 5, 2015 |

Elk Grove Police arrested two probationers after they were found in possession of stolen mail late last night.

According to police reports, 26-year old Roneel Deo of Sacramento was operating his vehicle in front of a cluster mailbox on the 9000 block of Heather Ridge Court and was stopped for a vehicle code violation. Police found that Deo, and a passenger, 22-year old Vishal Navinesh Nath, were both on probation. 

A probation search of the vehicle led to the discovery of several pieces of mail that were believed to be stolen, controlled substances, and burglary tools. Both men were arrested and booked into the county jail.

Nath is being held on multiple felony charges with a $115,000 bail and Deo is being held on $355,000 bail for multiple felony charges. Both suspects are scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow afternoon.

Vishal Navinesh Nath

Roneel Deo