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.
