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Philadelphia Man Charged in Assault on USPS Worker During Attempted Mail Truck Theft

Investigators are reviewing social media videos that captured parts of the confrontation.

Overview

  • Police say officers responded around 1:23 p.m. Saturday to the 4600 block of Horrocks Street in Frankford after reports of a person screaming.
  • Investigators identify the suspect as 25-year-old Fabian Colon, who allegedly tried to drive the mail truck before the carrier removed the keys.
  • The 23-year-old postal worker was assaulted during the encounter, had her phone taken, and was treated at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for minor injuries.
  • Detectives are reviewing TikTok videos that appear to show parts of the dispute, which police say began over the truck blocking a narrow street.
  • Colon was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault, robbery, theft, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person.