Herman Murillo, Assaulting USPS Worker & Felon in Possession, California 2019

San Francisco Man Sentenced to 5+ Years for Assaulting USPS Worker and Possessing Ammunition as a Convicted Felon

In a shocking display of violence, 35-year-old Herman Murillo of San Francisco was sentenced to 63 months in prison for assaulting a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier and illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Maxine M. Chesney, Senior U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of California.

On January 14, 2019, Murillo approached a USPS letter carrier delivering mail in his neighborhood and pulled out a 9mm semiautomatic pistol loaded with six rounds of Wolf 9mm ammunition. He then pointed the gun directly at the letter carrier, causing significant fear and distress.

Murillo pleaded guilty to the charges on April 24, 2019, admitting to the crimes in a plea agreement. The federal grand jury indicted Murillo on March 19, 2019, charging him with one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), and one count of assaulting a federal employee, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(b).

Murillo's prison term will be followed by a three-year period of supervised release, which will begin at the conclusion of his prison term. The prosecution is the result of an investigation by the ATF and the San Francisco Police Department.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Briggs Matheson is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Margoth Turcios. The case highlights the dangers faced by USPS workers and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their crimes.

The sentence sends a clear message that violence against federal employees will not be tolerated. Murillo's actions were reckless and disturbing, and he has been held accountable for his crimes.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/san-francisco-man-sentenced-more-five-years-prison-assaulting-us-postal-worker-and