USPS Worker Charged for Allegedly Shoving 4-Year-Old in Monsey

Surveillance video captures the disturbing incident, leading to the worker's arrest.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:06pm

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A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and attempted assault after allegedly shoving a 4-year-old boy to the ground in Monsey, New York. The shocking incident was caught on surveillance video and has sparked outrage in the local community.

Why it matters

The alleged attack on a young child by a USPS worker has raised concerns about public safety and the need for accountability, especially in a residential area. Incidents of violence against children are deeply troubling and can have lasting impacts on the victims and the broader community.

The details

The incident occurred on Thursday at around 6:25 p.m. in Monsey, a hamlet in the town of Ramapo, New York. Surveillance footage shows the USPS worker, a 39-year-old man from Stony Point, approaching the young Hasidic boy and forcefully shoving him to the ground. The boy fell backwards with the impact, his legs briefly hanging above his head, before standing up and leaving the scene.

  • The incident took place on Thursday, March 21, 2026 at around 6:25 p.m.

The players

Ramapo Police

The local law enforcement agency that arrested the USPS worker and is investigating the incident.

Michael Specht

The Ramapo Town Supervisor who described the video content as "very disturbing" and said the police are treating the matter with "extreme seriousness."

Aron Wieder

A New York State Assemblyman who called the attack on the 4-year-old "appalling and deeply troubling, never acceptable under any circumstances."

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What they’re saying

“The content of this video is very disturbing. Ramapo Police have treated whit matter with extreme seriousness and have now arrested the suspect.”

— Michael Specht, Ramapo Town Supervisor

“The attack on a 4-year-old in Monsey is appalling and deeply troubling, never acceptable under any circumstances.”

— Aron Wieder, New York State Assemblyman

What’s next

The judge will decide on the suspect's bail status at a hearing scheduled for next Tuesday.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for heightened vigilance and accountability when it comes to the safety of children in our communities, even in seemingly routine interactions with public service workers. It serves as a reminder that violence against the vulnerable will not be tolerated.