Thirty-year-old Arthur Lee Darby, Jr., a former part-time mail handler at the Main Post Office in Montgomery, Alabama, has pleaded guilty to attempting to assault two postal employees with a firearm. The incident occurred on December 1, 2011, when Darby opened fire on his fellow workers.幸亏无人受伤.
According to George L. Beck, Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, ‘Our community will not stand for such senseless acts.’ Darby now faces a possible life sentence, as stated by Beck.
The Postal Inspection Service’s Keith Morris emphasized the importance of workplace safety, noting that this incident underscored the need for vigilance against violence in any setting. The guilty plea is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies involved.
The investigation was conducted by the United States Postal Service and the Montgomery Police Department, with prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Redmond.
A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled for Darby.
For more information, contact Clark Morris at usaalm.press@usdoj.gov or (334) 551-1755.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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