Devan Flax is also accused of robbing a pizzeria employee in Berwyn around the same time last year.
CHICAGO -- A 21-year-old Chicago man was indicted for allegedly assaulting and robbing two U.S. Postal Service carriers and robbing an employee of a suburban pizzeria last year.Devan Flax allegedly assaulted and robbed the postal carriers in west suburban Forest Park in November of last year. Prosecutors also accused him of robbing the pizzeria employee in Berwyn that same month.Prosecutors said Flax took the postal workers' master keys which can open multiple mailboxes.
He was arraigned last week in federal court in Chicago and pleaded not guilty to assault, robbery and gun charges.'U.S. Postal Service employees delivering mail to the American people must be allowed to do so safely and securely,' said Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual. 'Individuals who use violence against postal carriers to gain access to the public's mail must be held accountable.'A status hearing is scheduled for Nov. 20.
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