A 26-year-old man from Katy, Texas, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. Kevin Dominguez was convicted of assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent during an incident in the summer of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The case began on August 1, 2023, at a Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 57. A trained canine alerted agents to movement inside the trunk of Dominguez\u2019s sedan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon investigation, agents discovered an individual concealed within the trunk. As they moved to take action, Dominguez became uncooperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He abruptly put his vehicle in reverse, striking a Border Patrol agent with his car. Dominguez then sped away from the checkpoint, prompting an immediate law enforcement response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multiple agencies coordinated to track and apprehend him. The injured agent received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Federal prosecutors emphasized the daily risks faced by Border Patrol agents. They stressed the importance of accountability for violence against law enforcement officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dominguez received an 18-month prison term followed by supervised release. The sentencing serves as a strong reminder that assaults on federal officers carry serious consequences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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