Overview
- A Ring doorbell clip dated Aug. 16, 2026 shows a man in Randy Fine campaign clothing opening and flipping through a wall-mounted mailbox while canvassing, and Fine’s office confirmed the video shows him.
- The homeowner watched the clip remotely and reported the incident to Ormond Beach police, who logged a computer-aided dispatch report but closed the matter when the homeowner chose not to pursue charges.
- The released footage does not show anyone removing or clearly tampering with mail, and criminal liability under federal statutes such as 18 U.S.C. §§1702 and 1708 would depend on intent and whether mail was taken or opened.
- Fine later questioned the video’s authenticity in public comments despite his office’s earlier confirmation, and the clip rapidly spread on social platforms where opponents and commentators criticized his conduct.
- Despite the controversy, Fine won the Republican primary on Aug. 18, 2026, and fact-checking outlets and police records have corroborated the date, identity and that no charges were filed.