HARTFORD, Connecticut — A 39-year-old Hartford man pled guilty Thursday for assaulting a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier.
According to statements made in court and state documents, Demorse Kelley approached the postal delivery van parked on Sigourney Street on June 7, 2019. The letter carrier was sorting mail.
Kelley opened the side door of the vehicle and spoke to the letter carrier, asking her for a hug and her phone number. He then got into the van and closed the door, making sexual advances towards the letter carrier. He also prevented her ability to escape.
The letter carrier was able to get out of the van and call Hartford Police. Officers arrested Kelley later that day.
Kelley is scheduled for sentencing on April 15 and faces a maximum term of eight years.
