A 28-year-old Mexican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly striking two immigration agents with his pickup truck while attempting to evade arrest in Brownsville, Texas, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. Eduardo Perez-Rodriguez, who authorities say is in the U.S. illegally, faces two counts of forcibly assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon—his Ford F-150.
Details of the Alleged Attack
Prosecutors claim Perez-Rodriguez was stopped by federal agents on October 2 for suspected illegal presence in the country. Instead of complying with orders to exit his vehicle, he allegedly accelerated, striking two agents—one of whom suffered a foot injury. Dashcam footage released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office shows the agents on the ground behind Perez-Rodriguez’s fleeing truck.
Potential Consequences
If convicted, Perez-Rodriguez could face up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine per count. He remains in custody awaiting trial. The case was investigated by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Broader Trend of Violence Against Agents
The incident follows a reported surge in assaults on immigration officers. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin recently stated that ICE agents have faced a 1,600% increase in attacks, blaming “irresponsible rhetoric” from sanctuary city advocates. This case mirrors a September conviction of a Cuban national who rammed ICE vehicles in San Antonio, receiving a 10-month sentence and nearly $10,000 in restitution.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/11/11/doj-indited-mexican-illegal-alien-for-striking-immigration-agents-with-truck-in-texas/