In a story so Florida it could only happen here, two women—Jasmine Lemon and Dericka Herron—were finally arrested over a year after allegedly committing the most chaotic mail heist in Orlando history.
The Crime: When Your Mailman Becomes the Victim
Picture this: It’s a normal March day in Orlando. The sun is shining, the humidity is at 200%, and a mail carrier is just trying to do his job. Suddenly, Dericka Herron pops up like a Florida monsoon, waving a gun and demanding the universal mailbox key (aka the golden ticket to every neighborhood’s junk mail and Amazon packages). Meanwhile, Jasmine Lemon is chilling in the getaway car like this is a GTA mission gone wrong.
After robbing the mailman, Herron didn’t just take the loot and run—oh no. She locked him in the back of his own van like he was a misdelivered package.
The Investigation: CSI: Orlando Mail Edition
Turns out, being a criminal mastermind in Florida requires more than just a bad plan and a getaway car. Police tracked the duo using cellphone data, which placed them at the scene (rookie mistake—should’ve used a burner phone from a gas station).
But here’s the kicker—Herron’s attorney tried to argue that the arrest warrant was wrong because it described the suspect as a “black male” instead of a “black female.” (Because, you know, that’s the real issue here.)
The Suspects: A History of Florida-Level Shenanigans
- Jasmine Lemon has a rap sheet that includes armed robberies at beauty stores (because nothing says “I need a glow-up” like stealing at gunpoint).
- Dericka Herron was already arrested for mail theft and fraud after booking a hotel with a stolen credit card (and, of course, had stolen mail in her possession because consistency is key).
The Bigger Picture: Mail Carriers Are the New Bank Tellers
This isn’t just a wild one-off—mail carrier robberies are up 30% nationwide, mostly because thieves want those sweet, sweet universal keys (which, let’s be real, probably open more doors than a locksmith’s entire inventory).
What’s Next?
Both suspects are heading back to court, where they’ll likely face charges for this bizarre crime. Meanwhile, the mail carrier is just happy they were finally caught—because nothing ruins your workday like being locked in your own van by an amateur criminal duo.
And that, folks, is your daily dose of Only in Florida™. Stay safe out there—especially if you’re delivering mail.