Kantrell Dawan Henderson, Assault on a Federal Officer, Oklahoma 2025

Violence Against U.S. Postal Service Workers Continues: Oklahoma City Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

In yet another disturbing display of disregard for the safety of U.S. Postal Service employees, Kantrell Dawan Henderson, 34, of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to serve 18 months in federal prison for assault on a federal officer or employee.

According to public records, on October 19, 2024, Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a metro neighborhood regarding an assault on a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier. Witnesses reported that, while the mail carrier was delivering mail on his route, Henderson confronted and placed the mail carrier in a chokehold. A passerby pulled Henderson off the mail carrier, which allowed him to escape. Officers located and arrested Henderson following a brief confrontation.

On August 6, 2025, Henderson was charged by Superseding Information with assault on a federal officer or employee. He pleaded guilty on August 13, 2025, and admitted he assaulted a federal employee who was engaged in their official duties.

At the sentencing hearing on November 25, 2025, U.S. District Judge David L. Russell sentenced Henderson to serve 18 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In announcing his sentence, Judge Russell noted the seriousness of the offense and Henderson’s criminal history. Public record reflects that Henderson has felony convictions for Arson in the Second Degree in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-2016-9248 and Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-2016-9100. He was under 10-year suspended sentences in these cases at the time of the assault.

“This sentence reflects the seriousness of Henderson’s actions and the threat he posed to the safety of those around him,” U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester said in a statement. “We will continue to hold accountable those who assault our federal employees, who work tirelessly to serve our communities.”

The case is the result of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Nichols, Jr., prosecuted the case.

“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service takes all allegations of assaults against our employees seriously and will do everything in our power to bring those responsible to justice,” said U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge, Steven B. Vogel. “We appreciate the tireless efforts of our law enforcement partners and the dedication of Assistant U.S. Attorney David Nichols, Jr., in securing this conviction.”

Kantrell Dawan Henderson, Crime: Assault on a Federal Officer or Employee, State: Oklahoma, Year: 2025

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdok/pr/attack-us-postal-service-mail-carrier-lands-oklahoma-city-man-federal-prison