CHICAGO, IL – Francisco Javier Acevedo-Caldera, 39, of Aurora, Illinois, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly attacking three law enforcement officers during his arrest on July 17, 2025. A federal grand jury returned an indictment detailing the violent encounter that unfolded in the lobby of the Kane County Sheriff’s Department in St. Charles, Illinois.
According to the indictment and previously filed criminal complaint, officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE-ERO) approached Acevedo-Caldera, informing him of an outstanding arrest warrant. The situation rapidly escalated when Acevedo-Caldera, recently released from the Kane County Jail on bond, allegedly resisted arrest. The charges detail a brutal assault: kicking one ICE officer, head-butting another, and then biting a Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy who came to assist.
The officers were ultimately able to subdue Acevedo-Caldera and execute the warrant, but not before sustaining injuries. The indictment charges him with three counts of forcibly assaulting a law enforcement officer. Two of those counts carry a maximum sentence of twenty years in federal prison, while the third is punishable by up to eight years. He remains in federal custody pending arraignment.
This isn’t Acevedo-Caldera’s first brush with the system. His recent release from Kane County Jail raises questions about the conditions of his previous release and the perceived risk he posed to public safety. ICE-ERO, already tasked with enforcing immigration laws, found themselves battling a suspect determined to avoid custody – a scenario all too common in these operations.
The case was announced by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Shawn L. Byers, Field Office Director for ICE-ERO in Chicago. Valuable assistance was provided by the Kane County Sheriff’s Department. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Finch is handling the prosecution. The government maintains that the evidence will demonstrate Acevedo-Caldera’s guilt.
It’s crucial to remember that an indictment is merely an accusation. Acevedo-Caldera is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. He is entitled to a fair trial, and the government bears the burden of proof. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds, bringing you the unvarnished truth from the federal courthouse.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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