SAN DIEGO, California — Rolando Nava Pacheco, a 19-year-old Mexican national, was charged in federal court for assaulting a federal officer and damaging government property, according to a complaint filed on August 11, 2025.

The incident occurred during a joint operation by the Homeland Security Task Force aimed at arresting an individual suspected of immigration violations. Federal agents, visibly identified as law enforcement, conducted a traffic stop on a white truck and requested identification from the driver. The driver attempted to flee, striking a federal agent and a government vehi

"Our office is committed to protecting our federal law enforcement partners," said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. "Put plainly, those who attempt to injure or evade law enforcement will face federal charg

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