TEXARKANA, TX – A hallway at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana became a battleground in November 2022, and now, Andrew Hunter is paying the price. The 23-year-old inmate from Mount Pleasant has been slapped with an additional 18 months in federal prison for a brutal assault on a correctional officer, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced this week.
The incident, which unfolded on November 29, 2022, wasn’t a calculated riot, but a direct, violent act. Court records detail how Hunter shoved the officer with enough force to slam his head into a wall. The resulting injuries were serious, requiring immediate medical attention. This wasn’t a minor scuffle; it was a deliberate attack on a law enforcement official.
Hunter, already serving time on unspecified charges, pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer. U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder, III, handed down the 18-month sentence on July 2, 2025, meaning Hunter’s time behind bars will be significantly extended. It’s a message sent to other inmates: attacking those tasked with maintaining order will not be tolerated.
The FBI took the lead on the investigation, digging into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Agents pieced together the events of that November day, building a solid case against Hunter. Assistant U.S. Attorney James Noble then skillfully prosecuted the case, securing the guilty plea and ensuring a just outcome.
While the details of Hunter’s original offense remain undisclosed, this additional sentence underscores the severity of attacking a correctional officer. Prisons are inherently dangerous environments, and those who work within them deserve protection – and those who assault them will face the full force of the law.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by correctional officers every day. They are the frontline defense against chaos within the prison system, and any attack on them is a direct threat to the safety and security of the institution. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office are committed to prosecuting these cases to the fullest extent of the law, sending a clear message that violence against federal officers will not be tolerated.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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