A Florida USPS worker was arrested for drinking alcohol during her shift, causing chaos in Melbourne after allegedly driving her postal truck the wrong way into traffic. The April 12 incident has sparked major concern about mail carrier safety and federal employee conduct.
According to FOX 35 Orlando, Katelyn Dye told officers she had taken two shots of vodka after being invited to a party on her delivery route. Witnesses said they saw a U.S. Postal Service truck swerving down South Harbor City Boulevard — in the wrong lane, no less — while the driver reportedly threw red Solo cups out of the window.
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Witnesses Called Police After USPS Truck Almost Hit Mother and Child
The drama unfolded quickly. A concerned mother told police she was nearly struck by the USPS truck while driving with her son. The driver, she said, was not only swerving but visibly tossing cups out of the vehicle.
Police arrived shortly after and found Dye behind the wheel. Officers reported she appeared “confused and disoriented,” with a flushed face and glassy eyes — all signs of potential intoxication.
According to the arrest report, Dye failed a field sobriety test. She was taken into custody and booked into the Brevard County Jail.
Florida USPS Worker Arrested for Drinking on the Job Faces Serious Charges
Being a federal employee, this arrest could trigger disciplinary action beyond local prosecution. USPS guidelines strictly prohibit the consumption of alcohol while on duty — especially when operating government vehicles. Officials are reviewing whether she will be permanently removed from her position as a mail carrier, a role that requires public trust and strict adherence to protocol. Dye was later released on a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Florida USPS Worker Arrested for Drinking Alcohol During Her Shift — Safety First?
The fact that a Florida USPS worker was arrested for drinking alcohol during her shift is alarming enough — but driving into oncoming traffic and endangering lives takes it to a new level.
As more details unfold, this case reminds us just how crucial public safety is, especially when it comes to federal workers operating in our neighborhoods. Whether it’s due to stress, carelessness, or poor judgment, there’s no excuse for putting lives at risk.
