Another Suspect Charge with Robbing Augusta Mail Carrier

Another suspect in the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Augusta last year has been taken into custody.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Darrion Antwon Williams was arrested at Cedarwood Apartments on Richmond Hill Road West on March 12. He was arrested on a Grand Jury Arrest Warrant for Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime in connection with the November 13, 2024 armed robbery at 4:55 p.m. on Jonathan Circle in Augusta.

At the time, the victim told Richmond County Investigators he was in the process of delivering mail when a male wearing all black clothing and a face mask approached him and grabbed his arm. He said another male who was wearing a gray hoodie robbed him while holding a pistol to his chest. The suspects fled from the area on foot with items taken from the victim.

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service offered a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said a juvenile was previously arrested in connection with the case. No other information about the suspect was made available.

Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley said he wanted to emphasize the importance of community cooperation in addressing violent crime:

"We must all work together to stop violent crime in our area," he said. "Victims are impacted often for years due to the actions of a small percentage of individuals within our community, and it isn't acceptable. Parents, teachers, preachers, and family members often know when someone is heading down the wrong path, and we all need to step up to guide them toward better decisions. Additionally, after bad decisions are made, there will be consequences. Some parents and others may think they are helping by covering for their loved ones, but in reality, they are enabling them, often leading to additional charges and further harm."