In a significant demonstration of the federal government’s unwavering commitment to border security, multiple enforcement actions have recently culminated in arrests and convictions across Texas. These operations underscore the administration’s zero-tolerance policy toward unlawful entry and related criminal activities.
Assault on a Border Patrol Agent in Katy, Texas
A routine checkpoint inspection on U.S. Highway 57 near Katy, Texas, escalated into a violent encounter. Kevin Dominguez, a 26-year-old Texas resident, approached the checkpoint in his sedan. A trained Border Patrol canine signaled the presence of something unusual in the trunk. Upon inspection, agents discovered an individual conceale inside.
Instead of complying, Dominguez reversed his vehicle, striking a Border Patrol agent, and fled the scene, prompting a high-speed chase. Aerial surveillance captured two individuals exiting the vehicle into an open field. One was identified as an undocumented noncitizen from Honduras.
Dominguez was indicted on September 13, 2023, and arrested the following day. He pleaded guilty on January 24, 2024, and received an 18-month federal prison sentence. This case highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement and the swift judicial response to such threats.