A Chicago man has been slammed with federal charges for the violent attacks and robberies of two postal carriers in the quiet streets of Evanston, Ill., authorities said. Everett G. Pullett, 33, stands accused of viciously assaulting one mail carrier on Sept. 26, 2022, and then, in a brazen repeat, robbing another at gunpoint the following day, according to a fresh indictment from the U.S. District Court in Chicago, sourced by the Department of Justice.
The indictment, which was unsealed this Monday, paints Pullett as a repeated aggressor who not only inflicted physical harm but also endangered lives, particularly during the second incident where he brandished a firearm causing serious injury to the postal worker. In the aftermath, law enforcement recovered a USPS key from him compounding the gravity of his alleged crimes—Pullett, who has been detained and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment, faces a total of up to 45 years behind bars if convicted of all counts.
Authorities, including Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual and Inspector-in-Charge Ruth Mendonça, have voiced their commitment to ensuring postal workers can conduct their duties safely, with Pasqual declaring, "U.S. Postal Service employees delivering mail to the American people must be allowed to do so safely and securely," and Mendonça adding, "As Postal Service employees continue to play an integral role in our communities, we are clear in our resolve to aggressively investigate anyone who brings harm to these invaluable public servants," sentiments affirming the federal dedication to safeguard those who serve the public.
While the charges are severe, the public has been cautioned to remember that the indictment itself is not proof of guilt and that Pullett remains presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in court, with the weighty task upon the government to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The case, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie C. Stern, is poised to test this presumption in what promises to be a closely watched trial in the courts of Chicago.
