PORTLAND, Ore.—In a shocking turn of events, Robert Jacob Hoopes, 25, pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.
According to court documents, on June 14, 2025, Hoopes threw a large rock and struck an ICE officer in the head, causing a significant laceration over the officer’s eye. The officer’s injuries were severe enough to require immediate medical attention.
Later that same day, Hoopes and two other individuals were seen using an upended stop sign as a makeshift battering ram, which resulted in significant damage to the main entry door to the ICE building.
On August 5, 2025, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a two-count indictment charging Hoopes with aggravated assault on a federal employee with a dangerous weapon and depredation of federal property.
Hoopes faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release. He will be sentenced on May 12, 2026, before a U.S. District Court Judge.
As part of the plea agreement, Hoopes has agreed to pay full restitution, estimated to be over $7,000. This is a significant blow to the community, as it not only highlights the severity of the crime but also the financial burden that the defendant will have to bear.
The FBI is investigating the case, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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