A United States Postal Service worker was arrested in Brooklyn, New York, on March 20, 2026, after a video circulated showing him shoving a four-year-old boy to the ground. The incident occurred in the Borough Park neighborhood, a predominantly Orthodox Jewish community.
Law enforcement officials confirmed the arrest of the 33-year-old postal employee. The New York Police Department stated the child was not seriously injured. The video footage, which was widely shared on social media, shows the boy approaching a parked mail truck before the worker exits the vehicle and forcefully knocks him down.
The USPS issued a statement saying the employee has been placed on emergency off-duty status, pending an internal investigation. The agency emphasized that the behavior seen in the video is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of the Postal Service. The worker faces potential charges of assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Community leaders in Borough Park have expressed shock and condemnation over the incident, calling for a full investigation. The case remains under review by local authorities and the USPS Office of the Inspector General.
