Danville, Illinois – A 49-year-old Danville man was arrested after allegedly shooting a postal worker with a BB gun.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers were notified Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, that a United States Postal Service employee had been shot with a BB gun while delivering mail in the 200 block of Hazel Street. A report was taken and an investigation was launched.
Detectives developed a suspect identified as Jay Ollis, 49, of Danville. Police said Ollis was located Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in the unit block of East Harrison Street, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Ollis was transported to the Vermilion County Jail on a preliminary charge of aggravated battery, according to police. Authorities said the charge is related to allegedly firing the BB gun and striking the postal employee during mail delivery.
Police have not released additional details about the victim’s condition.
The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not indicated whether additional charges could be filed.
Incidents involving mail carriers can disrupt neighborhood deliveries, affecting residents, students and workers who rely on timely postal service.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Danville Police Department.
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