A 26-year-old man from Katy, Texas, Kevin Dominguez, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The conviction followed a jury trial reviewing an incident from August 1, 2023, at a checkpoint on U.S. Highway 57. During a vehicle inspection, a Border Patrol canine detected movement in Dominguez’s trunk, revealing a concealed individual. When agents investigated, Dominguez reversed his car, striking an agent, and fled. The agent sustained non-life-threatening injuries and
received medical treatment. Law enforcement swiftly apprehended Dominguez after a coordinated response. Prosecutors emphasized the dangers Border Patrol agents face and the need to deter violence against federal officers. Dominguez’s sentence includes supervised release, balancing the offense’s severity with mitigating factors. The case underscores the Justice Department’s commitment to protecting federal officers and ensuring accountability for such assaults.
