A Bronx resident, John Garcia, has been arrested and charged with assaulting a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in the Bronx on July 16, 2025. The announcement was made by Jay Clayton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Edward Gallashaw, Acting Inspector in Charge of the New York Division of the United States Postal Inspection Service.
According to officials, Garcia allegedly attacked a uniformed USPS mail carrier who was delivering mail around 12:50 p.m. The complaint states that Garcia used a sharp object to slash the victim’s head and right ear, causing multiple deep lacerations that required hospitalization.
“John Garcia allegedly attacked a uniformed USPS carrier who was delivering the mail,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Attacks like this are senseless and threaten the good people and systems we rely on every day. They will not be tolerated.”
“The Postal Inspection Service takes matters involving the safety and well-being of postal service employees as a top priority,” said USPIS Acting Inspector in Charge Edward Gallashaw. “Let it be clear, we will investigate and identify anyone who commits a criminal act against a USPS letter carrier. I’d like to thank our local law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York for their constant assistance.”
Garcia, age 20, is charged with one count of assaulting an officer of the U.S. using a deadly or dangerous weapon. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison. The actual sentence will be determined by a judge.
The case is being handled by the General Crimes Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Grossinger leading the prosecution.
Authorities emphasized that all charges are allegations at this stage and Garcia is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
