Gilbert Darby, Assaulting Postal Carrier, Louisiana 2026

New Orleans Man Indicted for Assaulting Postal Carrier with a Deadly Weapon

Gilbert Darby, a 48-year-old resident of New Orleans, was indicted on January 30, 2026, for assaulting a federal officer, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 111(a)(1) and (b); discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(iii); and being a felon in possession of ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.

According to the indictment, on or about January 12, 2026, Darby assaulted a United States Postal Carrier of the United States Postal Service during the performance of his official duties. During the assault, Darby discharged a deadly weapon.

If convicted of the assault count, Darby could receive up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine, up to three (3) years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100.00 special assessment fee.

If convicted of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence count, Darby could receive a mandatory minimum of ten (10) years imprisonment and a maximum of life imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to a maximum of 3 years supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

If convicted of the felon in possession of ammunition count, Darby could receive up to 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

United States Attorney Courcelle reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Gilbert Darby – Defendant’s Name

Assaulting Postal Carrier with a Deadly Weapon – Criminal Charges

New Orleans, Louisiana – City and State

January 30, 2026 – Exact Date with month/day/year

Up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine – Sentence or outcome

$100.00 special assessment fee – Dollar amounts where applicable

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