Postal Worker Kidnapped, Carjacked in Guaynabo Fed Indictment

A federal grand jury in San Juan has indicted a Guaynabo man for allegedly kidnapping and carjacking a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, according to court documents unsealed this week.

The four-count indictment, returned on March 19, 2026, charges the defendant with multiple federal offenses stemming from the violent incident. Prosecutors allege the suspect forcibly abducted the postal worker and stole the mail truck while the carrier was on duty.

Federal authorities say the attack occurred during the victim’s regular mail delivery route in Guaynabo. The indictment details charges of kidnapping, carjacking, and related federal violations that carry substantial potential sentences.

The defendant was arrested following the indictment and is currently in federal custody awaiting trial. Court records indicate the case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico.

Kidnapping and carjacking are among the most serious federal offenses, with convictions often resulting in decades-long prison sentences. The case highlights ongoing concerns about violent crimes targeting public service workers in Puerto Rico.

Additional details about the incident, including the exact date and circumstances of the alleged attack, remain sealed as the case proceeds through the federal court system. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty at trial.

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