Honduran National Sentenced for Assaulting Customs and Border Protection Officers

DEL RIO, Texas – A Honduran national was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 18 months in prison for assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers, causing bodily injury.

According to court documents, Jesus Alexander Bardales Ramirez, 26, was seen running into the United States from Mexico, chased by Mexican authorities, toward Customs and Border Protection officers (CBPOs) at the Eagle Pass port of entry. When CBPOs attempted to restrain Ramirez, the migrant pulled away, causing him and the officers to fall to the ground.

Following several minutes of engagement, CBPOs were able to subdue and handcuff Ramirez. Ramirez continued to resist and kick at the officers throughout attempts to place him in a CBP vehicle, striking several CBPOs in their arms, bodies and faces.

After CBPOs managed to secure him in the vehicle, Ramirez began to strike his own head against the vehicle window, and when an officer tried to secure Ramirez’s head in an attempt to prevent Ramirez from injuring himself, Ramirez bit the officer on the arm.

“This case is a reminder of the dangers and hostility our law enforcement officers at the border can face on any given day,” said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “I’m grateful for the commitment of these CBP officers and all of our partners who bear the same risks. Know that we will not tolerate acts of violence on our federal officers, and offenders will be held accountable.”

CBP investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Bird prosecuted the case.

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