All articles tagged with #mail carrier
A USPS mail carrier was shot in the face during an altercation with an Amazon delivery driver in Everett, Washington. The incident occurred at the West Mall Place Apartments, where the Amazon driver, reportedly upset about USPS procedures, shot the mail carrier in the eye. The suspect is in custody, and investigations are ongoing by the USPS, FBI, and local police.
An 18-year-old from Lowell, Massachusetts, named Baraka Janvier has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a mail carrier in Nashua, New Hampshire. The robbery involved a gunpoint theft of the mail carrier's keys and was captured on surveillance video. Janvier is expected to appear in court, and it is unclear if more arrests are anticipated. The postal carrier was unharmed during the incident.
A man in Gardena was caught on video assaulting a mail carrier in broad daylight, leading to his arrest and sparking concern among neighbors. The assailant, described as a well-known troublemaker, demanded mail from the carrier and punched him in the head when informed there was none, resulting in minor injuries and the loss of all mail in the bag. Security camera footage captured the attack, leaving residents worried about neighborhood safety.
A 33-year-old mail carrier, Jonte Davis, was fatally shot in his postal van in Warren, Ohio, in what police believe was a targeted attack. The shooting occurred on Saturday, and despite efforts to save him, Davis later died from his wounds at the hospital. Police have obtained a search warrant for a suspect vehicle and residence, and while several individuals have been interviewed, no one is currently in custody. The FBI and USPS are assisting with the investigation.
A USPS mail carrier, 33-year-old Jonte Davis, was shot and killed while inside his postal van in Warren, Ohio. The suspect, who drove by in a grey pickup truck and fired multiple shots, remains at large. The Warren Police Department, along with the FBI and USPS Postal Inspectors, are conducting an investigation and have not detained anyone at this time. Officials believe the victim and the suspect knew each other. A vigil will be held in Davis's honor, and a GoFundMe has been started to support his family. The USPS is offering a $250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the homicide.
A 33-year-old mail carrier in Warren, Ohio was shot and killed in his USPS van in what police believe to be a targeted attack. The suspect's vehicle was located and evidence was recovered, but no arrests have been made. The USPS and FBI are assisting with the investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Warren Police Department.
A United States Postal Service mail carrier was shot and killed in Warren, Ohio, near the intersection of Washington Street and Olive Avenue. The victim's name has not been released, and it is unclear if a suspect has been arrested. Warren Police and the FBI are investigating the incident.
A Cleveland woman, Rhonda Long, finally has a new mail carrier after three years of not receiving any mail, as her previous carrier was fired pending an investigation due to intentional non-delivery of mail. Long and several of her neighbors had been affected by the issue, prompting a formal congressional inquiry from Congresswoman Shontel Brown's office. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been contacted for comment but has not responded.
Residents in a neighborhood in far east El Paso have accused their mail carrier of damaging packages by kicking and throwing them, and have expressed frustration with the lack of response from the postal service. Despite reporting the issue to the post office manager, residents claim that their complaints have been ignored. The USPS has apologized for the carrier's behavior and stated that they are conducting an investigation into the matter.
A man accused of shooting a mail carrier and stealing her vehicle in western North Carolina has been arrested after a chase along Interstate 40. The suspect was taken into custody in Burke County, and several schools in the area operated on a two-hour delay due to the incident.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect or suspects involved in two armed robberies and one shooting of mail carriers in Chicago. Postal inspectors are seeking to identify a person of interest in the letter carrier robberies and shooting.
The Chicago Police Department is investigating after a USPS mail carrier was shot during an armed robbery on the North Side. The mail carrier was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The suspect or suspects fled in a stolen white Kia sedan, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to their arrest and conviction. Another robbery of a mail carrier occurred on the same day in a different neighborhood. Anyone with information is urged to contact the USPS hotline.
A mail carrier in Murray Hill, Jacksonville, was robbed at gunpoint by a masked gunman who demanded something from her before taking several packages. The suspect, described as wearing a grey hoodie and black pants, eventually fled the scene in a red Toyota with another individual. Former JSO director Tom Hackey believes the gunman may have been after a key, as thieves have been targeting master keys to mailboxes in recent years. The incident is currently under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Wilma Daley, a mail carrier in West Michigan, has been awarded the Postmaster General Hero Award for saving a man's life. While on her route, Daley noticed a man who had slipped and fallen on ice, breaking his shoulder. She flagged down a delivery driver for assistance and stayed with the man until help arrived. Daley's dedication to her customers, especially seniors, stems from her own personal experience with her father's passing. She hopes her story inspires others to look out for their neighbors and show kindness to those they encounter every day.
A man in South Carolina has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a mail carrier who refused to deliver a package of marijuana to his home. Trevor Raekwon Seward was found guilty of murder of a federal employee and other crimes in the September 2019 shooting of 64-year-old Irene Pressley. After finding a note in his mailbox instead of the 2-pound package of marijuana he was expecting, Seward confronted Pressley and then shot her with a semi-automatic rifle. The co-defendant who helped Seward look for the mail carrier was sentenced to 25 years in prison.