A federal judge in Fargo, North Dakota, has sentenced DeShaun Holmes, 22, to 114 months in federal prison for robbing a mail carrier at gunpoint.
According to court documents, on July 17, 2023, Holmes robbed a postal carrier in Frontier, North Dakota, and stole a key from the carrier to gain access to numerous post office boxes and mail receptacles with the intent to commit further crimes of bank fraud and mail fraud.
A collaborative investigation between federal and local law enforcement agencies identified Holmes, who was arrested four days after the offense.
U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider praised the strong sentence, saying, ‘This defendant targeted a mail carrier in our community because of his job. That job is an important and often difficult one, but it should never be dangerous.’
The safety and security of Postal Service employees and customers are core to the mission of the United States Postal Inspection Service, said Denver Division Inspector in Charge Bryan Musgrove. ‘This violent incident is a tremendous example of how local, state, and federal partners can join together to quickly and safely resolve situations like this.’
Cass County Sheriff Paul Laney said, ‘As Sheriff, I know the importance of partnering with our local, state, and federal partners to reduce criminal activity in our communities. This is a prime example of those partnerships.’
This case was investigated by the United States Postal Inspection Service, Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and the Fargo Police Department, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Matthew Greenley.
Defendant: DeShaun Holmes
Criminal Charges: Robbery of a Mail Carrier (18 USC 2114(a)) and Brandishing a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence
City and State: Fargo, North Dakota
Exact Date: July 17, 2023 (crime date), August 14, 2024 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years supervised release, and an order of forfeiture of a Glock 9mm pistol
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Key Facts
- State: North Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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