USPS Mailman Arrested for Shoving Jewish Boy in Monsey Incident
In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread outrage, the identity of a USPS mailman arrested for pushing a four-year-old Jewish boy has been revealed. Gabriel Stan, aged 39, was taken into custody on Friday after shocking surveillance footage circulated online, allegedly showing him shoving the young child while on his delivery route.
The Town of Ramapo Police Department has determined that Stan acted intentionally in this assault. Consequently, he faces serious charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and attempted assault in the third degree. Additionally, due to the victim being under seven years old, Stan has been hit with a third charge of felony attempted assault in the second degree, underscoring the severity of the alleged crime.
Details of the Alleged Attack
The incident occurred on Thursday evening, just after 6:25 pm, in Monsey, a census-designated community within the town of Ramapo, New York. Video footage, first obtained by the local news outlet Monsey Scoop, captures the chilling moments. It shows the child standing nearby as the postman places letters into a communal mailbox. The little boy then approaches the mail truck, only to be violently struck down by Stan.
After the push, the boy fell onto his back but quickly scrambled to his feet, picking up his yarmulke—a traditional Orthodox Jewish headpiece—before walking away. Stan was then seen returning to his mail truck and appearing to yell at the boy and his friends. Surveillance images depict Stan wearing a black beanie along with his USPS uniform.
Police Investigation and Community Response
Police sources have informed the New York Post that investigators do not believe the attack was motivated by the boy's religion, and it is not being treated as a hate crime. The Ramapo Police Department has withheld the victim's identity due to his age, emphasizing their commitment to protecting the child's privacy.
Monsey is known for its large Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish population, and last year, Ramapo was named the safest place to live in America, making this incident particularly alarming. Photos shared by Monsey Scoop show Orthodox Jewish children and their parents gathering as police cars lined the suburban neighborhood in the aftermath.
Local officials have widely condemned the attack. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht described the video as very disturbing and assured constituents that police are treating the case with extreme seriousness. New York State Assemblyman Aron Wieder called the assault appalling and deeply troubling, while State Senator Bill Weber expressed outrage and called for the suspect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Legal Proceedings and Aftermath
Gabriel Stan was released on his own recognizance, indicating authorities do not consider him a flight risk. He is scheduled to appear in court at the Ramapo Justice Court. It remains unclear whether Stan has retained an attorney or entered a plea to the charges against him. The Daily Mail attempted to reach Stan for comment but received no response.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about safety and justice in communities, even those rated as highly secure. As the legal process unfolds, residents and officials alike are watching closely, demanding accountability for this shocking act of violence against a young child.
