A federal grand jury has indicted Michael C. Gresham, 77, of Spartanburg, on a charge of assaulting and intimidating a federal employee. The indictment stems from an incident on November 12, 2025, when a mail carrier was delivering mail to Gresham’s home in Spartanburg.
According to court documents and statements made in court, as the mail carrier approached the residence, Gresham appeared in the doorway holding a firearm. He then opened a storm door and pointed the gun at the mail carrier. As the mail carrier fled from the property, he reported hearing a single gunshot fired by Gresham.
“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.”
If convicted, Gresham could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine as high as $250,000.
The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lothrop Morris is prosecuting the case.
All charges in an indictment are accusations; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
