LAREDO, Texas – In a brazen display of violence, a 27-year-old undocumented Mexican national has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent during his arrest, the Grimy Times has learned. Roman Sanchez-Rivera pleaded guilty to the charges on February 17, 2017, and has been in custody since his arrest on December 1, 2016.
According to reports, Border Patrol agents encountered Sanchez-Rivera and other undocumented aliens in a remote area near Encinal. When confronted, the group ran from the agents, but were soon apprehended. It was during the arrest that Sanchez-Rivera punched one of the agents in the face, causing serious injuries. The physical struggle that ensued resulted in a serious injury to one of the agent’s knees, requiring surgery.
Sanchez-Rivera’s actions did not go unpunished. U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo handed down the sentence, which includes 51 months in federal prison. Following his release, Sanchez-Rivera will face deportation proceedings, as he is not a U.S. citizen. Additionally, he has been ordered to pay $21,610.14 in restitution to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The investigation into Sanchez-Rivera’s crimes was conducted by the Border Patrol and the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Jose Homero Ramirez prosecuting the case. Sanchez-Rivera’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers on the front lines of our nation’s border security.
The Grimy Times condemns violent attacks on law enforcement officers and will continue to bring you updates on this and other cases of violence against our nation’s protectors.
Sanchez-Rivera’s prison term is expected to be served at a facility to be determined by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. His transfer is pending in the near future.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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