PORTLAND, Ore.— A brazen assault on a federal law enforcement officer in Portland has landed a 28-year-old woman behind bars, according to federal prosecutors.
Lucy Caroline Shepherd, 28, has been charged with the felony offense of assaulting a federal officer, a crime punishable by up to eight years in federal prison.
According to court documents, on October 31, 2025, federal officers deployed outside the gates of the ICE facility to clear the vehicle entrance for vehicles to exit the facility. Shepherd struck an officer’s arm and was arrested by officers.
Since June 13, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office has charged 38 defendants with federal crimes for offenses committed near ICE facilities, including assaulting federal officers, failure to comply, and depredation of government property.
Shepherd made her first appearance in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. She was released on conditions pending further court proceedings.
The shocking incident highlights the escalating tensions between law enforcement and protesters near ICE facilities in the city.
A criminal complaint is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Defendant/Respondent Name: Lucy Caroline Shepherd
Criminal Charges: Assaulting a federal officer
City and State: Portland, Ore.
Exact Date: October 31, 2025
Sentence or Outcome: Released on conditions pending further court proceedings, faces up to 8 years in federal prison
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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