Texarkana Inmate Gets 18 Months for Assaulting Officer

TEXARKANA, Texas – A hallway at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana became a battleground last November, and now, 23-year-old Andrew Hunter of Mount Pleasant is paying the price. Hunter received an additional 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal officer, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced today.

The incident, which unfolded on November 29, 2022, wasn’t a calculated riot, but a brutal, direct attack. Court records detail how Hunter shoved a correctional officer during an altercation in a hallway at the Federal Prison Camp. The shove wasn’t just a push; it sent the officer crashing backwards, slamming the back of his head into a wall.

The resulting injuries were serious, demanding immediate medical attention. Details of the officer’s condition haven’t been released, but the force of the impact clearly warranted more than a quick bandage. This wasn’t a minor scuffle; it was a deliberate act of violence against someone sworn to maintain order within the prison walls.

U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III, handed down the additional 18-month sentence on July 2, 2025. It’s a sentence tacked onto Hunter’s existing prison term, a harsh reminder that assaulting those who work within the correctional system carries severe consequences. Hunter’s original offense isn’t mentioned, but this new sentence underscores a pattern of unacceptable behavior.

The FBI took the lead on the investigation, digging into the specifics of the assault and gathering evidence for prosecution. Assistant U.S. Attorney James Noble was the man in the courtroom, successfully arguing for the additional sentence. The speed and thoroughness of the investigation sends a clear message: attacks on correctional officers won’t be tolerated.

While 18 months may seem a small addition to a federal sentence, it’s a statement. It tells every inmate in Texarkana, and beyond, that physical violence against those responsible for their custody will be met with the full force of the law. This case serves as a grim warning, etched in the concrete and steel of the Federal Correctional Institution.

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