A Bakersfield man will spend the next two years in prison for burglarizing a post office with a hatchet.
The big picture: Shawn Van Dixon, 39, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John Mendez for burglarizing a post office in Caliente.
Driving the news: Court documents state that Van Dixon broke into the post office in October 2023 by smashing in a glass door with a black hatchet.
- He broke into the post office just hours before working hours when it was empty.
- Van Dixon stole several envelopes and packages from P.O. boxes and other locations that belonged to over 10 victims before driving off in a stolen truck.
