Spartanburg Man Indicted for Intimidating Mail Carrier

GREENVILLE, S.C. —A federal grand jury returned a single-count indictment, presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, charging Michael C. Gresham, 77, of Spartanburg, with assaulting and intimidating a federal employee.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on Nov. 12, 2025, a mail carrier was delivering mail to Gresham’s residence in Spartanburg.  As the mail carrier approached Gresham’s home, the mail carrier observed Gresham in the doorway with a firearm in his hand. Gresham opened a storm door and pointed the gun at the mail carrier. As the mail carrier ran from the home, he reported hearing one gunshot coming from the homeowner.

“Postal workers connect our communities every day through their service, and their safety is non-negotiable,” said U.S. Attorney Bryan Stirling for the District of South Carolina. “We will continue to work closely with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to ensure that anyone who threatens or harms these dedicated workers is held accountable.”

“Let this indictment serve as a reminder that the safety of all USPS employees remains one of the top priorities of the United States Postal Inspection Service,” said Atlanta Division Inspector in Charge Rodney Hopkins. “A mail carrier’s job is one of hard work and dedication and should be free from threats of violence while they carry out their duties.” 

Gresham faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Lothrop Morris is prosecuting the case. 

 All charges in an indictment are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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