Tag: assault
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Man wanted for assaulting federal officer arrested at border
Elpidio Reyna, 39, wanted for assaulting a federal officer in Paramount, California, was arrested at the U.S.-Mexican border after fleeing to Mexico. He faces a maximum of eight years in prison if convicted.
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Makah Tribe Member Indicted for Knife Assault on Reservation
Peyton Blaise Watson, 19, a Makah Tribe member, has been indicted for allegedly stabbing his intimate partner on the Lower Elwha Klallam Reservation. The victim suffered serious injuries.
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