Five Suspects Arrested in Connection with Robbery of Letter Carrier

MEDFORD – After an extensive investigation, five suspects have now been charged in connection with the assault and robbery of a United States Postal Service letter carrier on October 31, 2023.

The five suspects – two adults and three juveniles – have been charged with Unarmed Robbery.  They are Trevor Ray Kelley, 19, of Dunstable, Tyler Roberts, 18, of Lowell, two 17 year olds and a 15 year old from Lowell.

A break in this case came on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., when night shift patrol officers of the Medford Police Department observed a car traveling on South Street onto Main Street in excess of the posted speed limit. During the course of the stop, officers recovered a loaded firearm, a backpack containing the stolen mail and the arrow key which is a key used for USPS mailboxes.

The four individuals in the vehicle -- Randy Valdez, 18, Jaeden Tucker, 18, Samnang Tommy Jr Heng, 18, and a 15 year old juvenile, all from Lowell were arrested and charged with multiple offenses including firearm and larceny charges.

The officers were aware of the assault and robbery of a letter carrier that had taken place in Medford on October 31, 2023. As a result, an investigation was then conducted by the Medford Police Detective Division, with assistance from the United States Postal Inspection Service, Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Lowell Police Department and Massachusetts State Police. As a result, investigators identified the five individuals who were arrested this evening.

Although arrests have been made in this case, this investigation is still on-going. Additional charges may be forthcoming.

Trevor Ray Kelley and Tyler Roberts will be arraigned in Somerville District Court tomorrow. Two juveniles will also be arraigned tomorrow and one juvenile will be arraigned on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  With the exception of youthful offenders, juvenile cases are closed to the public.

The prosecutor assigned to this case is Jacqueline McCormick.  Victim Witness Advocate is Theresa Corcoran