Man Arrested in Fresno USPS Worker Armed Robbery

Suspect Frankie Ochoa apprehended after January incident on Hammond Avenue

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man, Frankie Ochoa, in connection with the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service worker that occurred in Fresno, California on January 15. The USPS employee was allegedly accosted at gunpoint and robbed of their vehicle keys, wallet, and phone while making deliveries in a mail truck on Hammond Avenue near Fruit Avenue. The victim was unharmed, but the suspect fled the scene and was not apprehended until this past Friday when he was taken into custody by a multi-agency task force.

Why it matters

Attacks on postal workers are a serious federal crime, as the U.S. Postal Inspection Service takes threats to its employees and infrastructure very seriously. This incident highlights the risks mail carriers face while on their routes and the importance of apprehending suspects to maintain public safety and the integrity of the mail system.

The details

According to police, the armed robbery took place around 11:12 a.m. on January 15 when the USPS worker was making deliveries in a mail truck on Hammond Avenue near Fruit Avenue. The suspect, Frankie Ochoa, allegedly approached the postal employee at gunpoint and robbed them of their vehicle keys, wallet, and phone before fleeing the scene on foot toward Fruit Avenue. The victim was unharmed in the incident.

  • The armed robbery occurred around 11:12 a.m. on January 15, 2026.
  • Frankie Ochoa was arrested by authorities on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Frankie Ochoa

A 38-year-old man who was arrested and is facing federal charges for the armed robbery of a USPS worker in Fresno.

U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

The federal agency responsible for the nation's postal service, whose employee was the victim of the armed robbery incident.

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What’s next

Frankie Ochoa will face federal charges for the armed robbery of the USPS worker. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will likely continue investigating the incident to determine if there are any other suspects or accomplices involved.

The takeaway

This case underscores the risks postal workers face while on their routes and the importance of swift law enforcement action to apprehend suspects who threaten the safety and security of the U.S. mail system.