A San Jose man has been charged with assaulting and robbing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Japantown. The suspect, Robert Cordova, allegedly attacked the carrier while he was sorting mail, causing significant injuries.
A 49-year-old San Jose man is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting and robbing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier last year in Japantown . Robert Cordova, also known as Robert Cordona, was indicted in January on one count of robbery of a letter carrier and one count of assaulting a federal employee, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Cordova made his initial court appearance Monday.
The incident occurred when the carrier was sorting parcels for delivery at the rear of his mail truck. He felt the vehicle move and looked around the right corner to see Cordova with his upper body inside. Approaching Cordova, the carrier inquired about his presence. Prosecutors allege that Cordova responded by exiting the truck and punching the carrier in the face. Cordova then wrestled the carrier to the ground, repeatedly striking him in the face and head, and attempting to gouge out his eyes. The carrier sustained a broken nose and fractured eye socket, requiring hospitalization. San Jose police officers located Cordova in the backyard of a nearby residence. Following identification by the carrier, Cordova was arrested.
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