Public commenter alleges stolen mail and hidden cameras; city staff advises contacting postal inspectors

A resident identifying himself as William Kevin Mathers told the Inglewood City Council during public comment that his mail had been stolen repeatedly over six years and alleged that someone had recorded a pornographic video of him in his room. Mathers said he did not know how the incident occurred and alleged that the police chief 'has got these hidden cameras around the room' and that passkeys were being used.

A city representative urged Mathers to speak with a sergeant and provided contact information for postal inspectors to investigate alleged mail theft. Council staff and Councilwoman Gloria Gray offered the speaker email and appointment options to pursue follow-up and constituent services.

The council did not take any enforcement action on the allegation at the meeting. The claim is a serious criminal allegation made in public comment; the council’s procedural response was to direct the speaker to law enforcement and federal postal investigators for investigation rather than to adjudicate claims in the public meeting.

Mathers provided an address and said he was affiliated with USVets in his remarks. The city’s public record of the meeting does not document any additional corroboration or a formal report being filed during the session. Council staff who spoke on the record recommended follow-up through the appropriate investigative agencies.