A man from Katy, Texas, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison following his conviction for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Court documents confirm that 26-year-old Kevin Dominguez was found guilty after a federal jury reviewed evidence related to an incident that occurred in the summer of 2023. The sentencing comes as part of the Justice Department’s ongoing efforts to address violence against federal officers and deter similar acts at U.S. border checkpoints.
The case stemmed from an incident on August 1, 2023, when Dominguez drove his sedan to a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint located along U.S. Highway 57. According to authorities, during the inspection process, a trained USBP canine alerted agents to possible movement in the vehicle’s trunk. Agents quickly moved to investigate and discovered an individual concealed inside, prompting them to take action.
Instead of cooperating, Dominguez reacted aggressively. Court records reveal that he suddenly put his car in reverse and struck a Border Patrol agent with his vehicle before speeding away from the checkpoint. The incident triggered a rapid law enforcement response, with multiple agencies coordinating to track and eventually apprehend Dominguez. The injured agent received medical treatment, and while the injuries were not life-threatening, officials emphasized the severity of the assault.
During sentencing, federal prosecutors highlighted the risks faced daily by Border Patrol agents in the line of duty and stressed the need for accountability in cases of violence against law enforcement. Dominguez was handed an 18-month prison term, followed by supervised release, reflecting the seriousness of the offense while also acknowledging mitigating factors in the case. Officials stated the punishment should serve as a reminder that assaults on federal officers carry significant consequences
