A man from Katy, Texas, has been sentenced to 18 months

in federal prison after being convicted of assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. According to court documents, 26‑year‑old Kevin Dominguez drove his sedan to a Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 57 on August 1, 2023. During his approach, a trained USBP canine alerted agents to movement in his trunk, where an individual was discovered. Instead of stopping, Dominguez reversed and struck an agent with his vehicle before fleeing the scene.

A high‑speed chase ensued, and a USBP helicopter later observed two occupants exiting the vehicle into an open field. One of these individuals was quickly located and identified as an undocumented noncitizen from Honduras. Dominguez was indicted on a two‑count indictment on September 13, 2023, and was arrested the following day. He ultimately pleaded guilty on January 24, 2024, leading to his 18‑month sentence.

Additional Border Enforcement Actions in El Paso

In a separate development highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration, federal authorities in El Paso, Texas, arrested four individuals on charges related to a scheme for smuggling undocumented immigrants. Agents from the Ysleta Border Patrol Station’s Disrupt Unit were monitoring a motel known to house undocumented foreigners when they spotted a car bearing a temporary license plate. This vehicle had been seen at several hotels in the area.

According to official court records, the driver briefly entered the motel lobby before leaving in a different car—also sporting a temporary license plate. Shortly thereafter, agents witnessed three individuals exiting a motel room and boarding that second vehicle. Yair Alejandro Aguilar‑Flores, the driver, admitted that he is from Mexico and is living in the United States illegally. Two others, Angel Eduardo Carrillo‑Carrillo and Jorge Alfredo Lopez‑Acevedo, were also apprehended after confirming that additional undocumented migrants were staying in the room.