Lipscomb Flees Border Patrol, Lands in Federal Prison

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Da’Ron Lipscomb, 33, of Lancaster, NY, is trading the open road for a federal cell. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Lipscomb was sentenced to six months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara after being convicted of fleeing from an immigration checkpoint in a brazen attempt to evade law enforcement.

The incident unfolded on June 26, 2024, at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who prosecuted the case, Lipscomb approached the primary inspection booth driving a vehicle. A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer rightfully directed him to secondary inspection – a routine procedure. Instead of complying, Lipscomb floored it, blasting through the port and onto the I-190 at a speed exceeding the posted limit.

This wasn’t a simple traffic violation; it was a calculated flight. Marked CBP vehicles immediately gave chase, pursuing Lipscomb as he recklessly sped away. The pursuit, a dangerous gamble for both Lipscomb and the public, ended abruptly when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed. The location of the crash wasn’t released, but it effectively ended his attempt to outrun the law.

“This defendant put lives at risk with his reckless actions,” stated a source within the U.S. Attorney’s office, speaking on background. “Attempting to evade federal officers is a serious crime, and the sentence reflects the gravity of his disregard for public safety.” While the specifics of *why* Lipscomb attempted to flee remain unclear, authorities are not ruling out further investigation into potential underlying criminal activity.

The investigation was spearheaded by Customs and Border Protection, with Director of Field Operations Rose Brophy overseeing the operation. The swift apprehension and subsequent conviction serve as a clear message: attempting to evade law enforcement at a port of entry will be met with the full force of the federal legal system. This case highlights the ongoing vigilance required to secure our borders and protect our communities.

Lipscomb will begin serving his six-month sentence immediately. His vehicle, likely impounded, is now evidence in a case that underscores the escalating risks faced by border officials. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and report any further developments.