Tag: assault
-
Inmate Sentenced for Armed Assault on Correctional Officer in Indian Country
Inmate Zavius Alexander Burgess received a 71-month federal prison sentence for assaulting a correctional officer with a homemade knife in Indian Country, to be served consecutively to his current life sentences.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Zavius Alexander BurgessCorrectional OfficerIndian CountryAssaultHoldenville, OklahomaFBIMuscogee (Creek) Nation
-
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Assault Charges
Jason Paul Baca, 36, pleaded guilty to federal firearms and assault charges after brandishing a loaded pistol at federal task force officers during a traffic stop in Albuquerque, facing significant prison time.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jason Paul BacaAlbuquerqueFederal Bureau of InvestigationFirearmsAssaultViolent CrimeFBI
-
FCI Allenwood Inmate Indicted for Weapon Possession and Assault
Mark Villareal, an inmate at FCI Allenwood, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly possessing an inmate-manufactured knife and using it to assault another prisoner, facing up to 10 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Mark VillarealFCI AllenwoodIndictmentWeapon PossessionAssaultFederal Bureau of InvestigationCrimeFBI
-
Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Passenger on Las Vegas-Bound Flight
Julio Alvarez Lopez pleaded guilty to stabbing a passenger with a homemade weapon on a flight to Las Vegas. The victim sustained injuries, and Lopez faces sentencing in September 2026.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalTransportation Julio Alvarez LopezLas VegasFlightStabbingAssaultHarry Reid International AirportFBI
-
MS-13 Inmate Sentenced for Assault on Prison Official
An MS-13 gang member, Bryan Galicia-Barillas, received an additional 18-month sentence for assaulting a Bureau of Prisons official at Yazoo Correctional Complex. This new term will be served consecutively to his existing sentence for racketeering and murder.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Bryan Galicia-BarillasMS-13Yazoo Correctional ComplexAssaultSentencingFBIRacketeering
-
Zuni Man Charged Federally for Machete Attack
A Zuni man, Ronnie Shack, faces federal charges for allegedly attacking another man with a machete in Zuni, New Mexico. The victim was hospitalized, and Shack could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Ronnie ShackZuni, New MexicoMachete AttackFederal ChargesAssaultFBIIndian Country Law and Justice
-
Zuni Man Charged Federally After Violent Assault and Car Chase
A Zuni man faces federal charges for a violent assault in New Mexico, allegedly using a knife and baseball bat, then attempting to run victims off the road after they sought medical help.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues D’ante Kekoa Pooacha-ThomasZuniNew MexicoAssaultFederal Bureau of InvestigationIndian Country Law and JusticePueblo of ZuniFBI
-
ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Aliens for Violent Crimes and Drug Trafficking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced recent arrests of criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, assault, and drug trafficking. The agency reports nearly 70% of its arrests involve individuals charged or convicted of crimes, reaffirming its mission to protect Americans.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementICECriminal Illegal AliensArrestsDrug TraffickingMurderAssaultU.S. Department of Homeland Security
-
Church Rock Woman Federally Charged with Dating Partner Assault
Tiffany Jim, a Church Rock woman and Navajo Nation member, faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting her dating partner, leading to hospitalization. She could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Tiffany JimChurch RockNavajo NationAssaultFederal Bureau of InvestigationNew MexicoCriminal JusticeFBI
-
Prewitt Woman Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Assault
A Prewitt woman, Naomi Martinez, 24, a Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing a man in January 2026. She faces up to 10 years in prison for the violent attack.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Naomi MartinezPrewittNavajo Nationassaultdangerous weaponFBINew Mexico
-
Men Sentenced for Alien Smuggling and Assaulting Federal Officers in Laredo
Two men, Adrian Isaac Pimentel-Garcia and Juan Carlos Lopez Jr., received 36-month federal prison sentences in Laredo, Texas, for alien smuggling and assaulting Border Patrol agents during separate incidents. Their actions were part of a broader crackdown.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics LaredoTexasBorder PatrolFBIalien smugglingassaultOperation Take Back America
-
Arizona Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drunk Driving Crash
An Arizona woman, Shaina Shorty, received a one-year federal prison sentence for a 2023 drunk driving crash that seriously injured two people. She pleaded guilty to assault and will face two years of supervised release.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesLegal Shaina ShortyArizonaNavajo NationDrunk DrivingAssaultFederal PrisonNew MexicoFBI
-
Crownpoint Man Sentenced for Strangulation and Officer Assault
Jason K. Thompson, a Crownpoint man, received a 42-month federal prison sentence for strangling a woman and assaulting a Navajo Nation police officer with a taser during a domestic violence incident, followed by an escape and recapture.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Jason K. ThompsonCrownpointNavajo NationStrangulationAssaultFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
-
District of Arizona Charges 271 in Week-Long Immigration Enforcement Operations
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona charged 271 individuals for immigration offenses, including illegal entry, re-entry, and alien smuggling, during a recent enforcement week, supported by federal agencies.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesLatin AmericaAfrica ArizonaImmigrationCriminal ChargesAlien SmugglingAssaultFederal Law EnforcementOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
-
Hogback Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges After Violent Assault
Renaldo Descheny, a Hogback man and Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to federal firearms offenses after assaulting a woman with a gun. He faces significant prison time for the violent incident investigated by the FBI and Navajo Nation Police.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Renaldo DeschenyHogbackNavajo NationFederal Firearms OffensesAssaultFBILaw and Justice
-
Passenger Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Open Aircraft Doors Mid-Flight, Assaulting Traveler
A Chicago man, Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, faces federal charges after allegedly attempting to open aircraft doors and assaulting a passenger during a flight from San Juan to Chicago, forcing a diversion to Miami. He was arrested upon landing.
Law EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial Issues Juan Gabriel ReyesFlight DiversionAircraft SafetyFederal ChargesMiamiChicagoAssaultFBI
-
Passenger Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Open Aircraft Doors Mid-Flight, Assaulting Traveler
A Chicago man, Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, faces federal charges after allegedly attempting to open aircraft doors and assaulting a passenger during a flight from San Juan to Chicago, forcing a diversion to Miami. He was arrested upon landing.
Law EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial Issues Juan Gabriel ReyesFlight DiversionAircraft SafetyFederal ChargesMiamiChicagoAssaultFBI
-
Peever Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Double Assault
Brandon Jared St. John, 45, of Peever, South Dakota, received a federal prison sentence of over six years for assaulting two women in Sisseton in 2021. The case was prosecuted under the Major Crimes Act.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Brandon Jared St. JohnPeeverSouth DakotaSissetonAssaultFederal PrisonMajor Crimes ActFBI
-
Gallup Man Charged Federally for 2024 Assault on Navajo Nation Member
Russell Lee Saunders, Sr., 45, a Navajo Nation member from Gallup, faces federal charges for an alleged 2024 assault resulting in serious injury. He remains in custody, awaiting trial, and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Russell Lee Saunders Sr.GallupNavajo NationAssaultFederal chargesFBILaw and Justice
-
Navajo Nation Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charges
Beverleta Tayah, a Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to federal assault charges for shooting a man in the chest in 2024. She faces up to 10 years in prison and supervised release, along with victim restitution.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Beverleta TayahNavajo NationAssaultShootingFederal Bureau of InvestigationNew MexicoCriminal JusticeFBI
-
Morris County Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officers in Newark
A Morris County man faces charges for assaulting federal officers during a Newark demonstration. Brendan John Geier allegedly kicked one ICE officer and bit two others while refusing to clear a road near Delaney Hall.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Brendan John GeierNewark, New JerseyICE Deportation OfficersAssaultDemonstrationFederal Law EnforcementViolent CrimeFBI
-
Inmates Federally Charged in Brutal Doña Ana County Detention Center Assault
Three inmates face federal charges for a brutal 22-second assault on a correction officer at Doña Ana County Detention Center, leaving him unconscious and tased. The officer was assisting the U.S. Marshals Service.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues InmatesAssaultCorrection OfficerDoña Ana County Detention CenterFBIU.S. Marshals ServiceViolent Crime
-
Former Pagan's Member Sentenced to 110 Months for Violent Assaults Against Rivals
Mark A. Cottman, a former Pagan's Motorcycle Club member, received 110 months in federal prison for two separate violent assaults against rival gang members in Missouri, involving a shooting and a severe beating.
Law EnforcementConflictLegalSocial Issues Mark A. CottmanPagan's Motorcycle ClubKansas City, MissouriAssaultRacketeeringFBIHomeland Security Task Force
-
Chicago Man Indicted for Alleged Vehicle Attack on Federal Immigration Agent
Diego Emmanuel Reyes, 21, faces charges for allegedly ramming his SUV into an ICE agent's vehicle during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, potentially facing up to 20 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Diego Emmanuel ReyesChicagoFBIICEAssaultOperation Midway BlitzViolent Crime
-
Jenks Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Breaking Girlfriend's Leg
A Jenks man received a 33-month prison sentence for severely injuring his girlfriend in Indian Country. Jamon Charles Phetsacksith was convicted by a federal jury for breaking her leg in three places during an argument, requiring extensive surgery.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Jamon Charles PhetsacksithJenksOklahomaDomestic ViolenceAssaultOsage NationIndian Country LawFBI
-
Carlsbad Man Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charge for Synagogue Assault
A Carlsbad man faces a federal hate crime charge for allegedly assaulting a Jewish man near a Los Angeles synagogue during a protest. Instagram posts reportedly show the suspect admitting to the attack.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalMiddle East Zaid GitesataniCarlsbadPico-RobertsonHate CrimeAssaultFBISynagogue
-
FBI Offers $5,000 Reward for Navy Yard Chipotle Assault Suspects
The FBI Washington Field Office and MPD are seeking public assistance, offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrests in a May 16 assault at a Navy Yard Chipotle restaurant involving two groups.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal FBIMetropolitan Police DepartmentNavy YardWashington D.C.AssaultChipotleReward
-
Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January 2026, admitting the attack was planned due to political disagreement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Anthony James KazmierczakIlhan OmarMinneapolisAssaultGuilty PleaPolitical ViolenceCrimeFBI
-
ICE Apprehends Child Predators, Violent Criminals, and Drug Traffickers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested multiple criminal illegal aliens for severe crimes, including child sexual abuse, assault on a pregnant woman, and drug trafficking, reaffirming its commitment to removing violent offenders from communities.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalLatin America ICEChild AbuseDrug-Related CrimeImmigration EnforcementCriminal Illegal AliensAssaultU.S. Department of Homeland Security
-
Mescalero Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Officer
A Mescalero man has pleaded guilty to federal assault charges after striking a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer multiple times during an arrest, the FBI Albuquerque office announced.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal CrimeAssaultBureau of Indian AffairsFBI AlbuquerqueMescaleroFBI