Federal authorities have a New Mexico man under investigation for assaulting Border Patrol agents, and the repercussions could be severe.
Key Takeaways
- Andrew Josiah Segura, 28, targeted Border Patrol and CBP employees in a series of unprovoked attacks.
- Segura was arrested on federal charges of assault, opposition, and intimidation and is held without bond.
- He faces up to eight years in federal prison if convicted.
- Witnesses indicated Segura’s aggression was explicitly directed at CBP employees.
Federal Charges and Investigations
Andrew Josiah Segura, a 28-year-old from Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is under intense federal scrutiny. Authorities have accused him of two separate attacks against U.S. Border Patrol and CBP employees. The investigation began on February 19, after Segura allegedly blocked a CBP vehicle and verbally threatened an employee at a local post office.
Witnesses indicate Segura’s aggression was targeted at the agents due to their roles. In prior incidences, Segura was linked to a February 11 confrontation at a truck stop where he allegedly threatened a Border Patrol agent. During these confrontations, Segura hurled threats and insults at the agents, such as, “You better watch your back” and “I will smack the s*** out of you.” Both times, witnesses reported the attacks as unprovoked.
🇺🇸 MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING BORDER AGENTS AFTER CALLING THEM "TRAITORS"
New Mexico resident Andrew Josiah Segura, 28, faces federal charges for two separate attacks on Border Patrol agents near the Mexican border.
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Details of the Incidents
On February 19, Segura blocked a CBP vehicle at a post office in Santa Teresa. He allegedly threatened the CBP employee, repeatedly calling him a “traitor.” Inside the post office, a physical altercation ensued, resulting in bruising on the employee’s arm. After initially leaving the scene, Segura returned and appeared to be concealing a weapon as police approached.
Attempts to de-escalate the confrontation faltered. When an agent sought to shake hands with Segura as a gesture of peace, the move was met with further aggression from Segura. His words and actions agitated the scene, igniting fear among those present.
Legal Proceedings and Implications
Segura was arrested and is being held without bond at the Doña Ana County Detention Center. He faces multiple federal charges, including assault, opposition, and intimidation of a federal officer. If convicted, Segura may face up to eight years in a federal prison. The legal proceedings are under the purview of Acting U.S. Attorney Holland S. Kastrin and HSI El Paso’s Jason T. Stevens, coordinated by HSI El Paso and the U.S. Border Patrol.
The federal court has not yet set a trial date. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Richard C. Williams and Grant Gardner are leading the prosecution.
Sources:
- Santa Teresa Man Charged with Assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection Employees | United States Department of Justice
- New Mexico man called border agents ‘traitors,’ assaulted them: feds
