A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee has been arrested and charged with serious offences after he allegedly attempted to use his official vehicle to run over a ten-year-old boy in a shocking incident stemming from a wrongly delivered parcel.
What Happened on Kingfisher Way?
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that on December 27, postal worker William White Jr., 41, delivered a package to an incorrect address on Kingfisher Way in Escambia County, Florida. The child who lived at that address spotted the error and, attempting to be helpful, placed the parcel on his electric scooter to take it to the correct home.
Authorities state that when White saw the boy with the package, he mistakenly believed the child was stealing it. Instead of asking questions, White is accused of purposely driving the USPS truck towards the child, running over the boy's electric scooter.
A Narrow Escape and an Arrest
Miraculously, the ten-year-old managed to leap to safety, ducking into a nearby yard, but not before suffering an injury to his ankle. According to reports, White then retrieved the damaged scooter from under his vehicle, placed it on his truck, and drove away while shouting at the child.
One of the boy's parents later followed White to confront him, at which point the postal worker allegedly threw the scooter into a yard. The injured child was subsequently taken to Studer Family Children's Hospital for treatment.
Investigators tracked down White when he returned to work on New Year's Eve. After questioning, he was taken into custody. White was booked into Escambia County Jail on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, petit theft, and criminal mischief. He has since been released after posting a $5,500 bond and is due back in court on January 23.
Community Shock and Official Response
Neighbours expressed their dismay at the violent event in what is described as a quiet community. "It's heartbreaking," neighbour Alexus Brown told local media, adding, "I think he did go too far."
Florida Highway Patrol Captain Jason King strongly condemned White's actions, emphasising the disproportionate response. "This isn't just a simple 'Oops' crash with a 10 year old in the road," King said. "This is an intentional act... It's amazing what a small conversation would do in a situation rather than jumping straight to force." He noted the boy was "not a normal porch pirate" but a child trying to correct a delivery mistake.
In a statement, a USPS spokesperson said the organisation "takes the safety and well-being of our customers and employees seriously" and confirmed that its law enforcement arm, the Postal Inspection Service, is actively investigating alongside local police. The spokesperson confirmed White's employment since 2025 but declined to comment further on personnel matters.
