Rochester Man Sentenced For Burglary And Mail Theft

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A conviction in a burglary and mail theft case has sent a Rochester man to prison.

32-year-old Travers Davel McDaniel entered a plea agreement last month. He was arrested and charged in the case in December of 2023.

The criminal complaint says he was seen going into an empty home and was also seen opening and removing items from a mail box.

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Rochester Man Sent to Prison for Burglary Conviction

Rochester police first encountered McDaniel when they responded to a suspicious person call in the 1900 block of 18th St. NW.

Responding officers spoke with a man who reported seeing an individual open his mailbox after he refused the stranger's request for a ride.

Officers reviewed video recorded by security cameras in the area that showed McDaniel opening and removing items from the caller’s mailbox.

Police Discover Burglary

The criminal complaint also says officers later responded to a report of a burglary and mail theft in the same area and apprehended McDaniel after he attempted to flee on foot.

The court document says McDaniel was found in possession of a driver’s license, Social Security card, keys, and lottery tickets belonging to the resident of the home he was seen entering.

It was also learned that McDaniel had a trespass order prohibiting him from entering the home.

Terms of Plea Agreement

McDaniel was charged with felony counts of second-degree burglary and mail theft, along with misdemeanor counts of theft and trespassing.

He entered a guilty plea to the burglary charge in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges and a felony drug possession charge in an unrelated case.

Prison Sentence Handed Down on Monday

McDaniel was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday for his convictions in both cases.

Court records show he was credited for 404 days already spent behind bars and was granted a downward sentencing departure, which was recommended by the Olmsted County Attorney's Office.