Leigha Simonton, United States Attorney, Northern District of Texas | U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas
Andres Saucedo, Jr., a resident of Dallas, was arrested on June 4, 2025, following charges of shooting at an undercover FBI Task Force Officer. The officer was conducting surveillance on Saucedo to thwart a planned robbery involving methamphetamine in the Dallas area. This development was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Nancy E. Larson.
The criminal complaint filed on June 3, 2025, outlines that Saucedo and Angel Flores were engaged in importing and trafficking significant quantities of methamphetamine and heroin sourced from a drug trafficking organization based in Mexico. Court documents reveal that Flores sold one kilogram of heroin to undercover agents for $7,200 in late 2024 within the Dallas area. From then until Flores's arrest on May 21, 2025, both men continued selling large quantities of methamphetamine.
Further investigation disclosed that Flores and Saucedo conspired to rob another trafficker of thirty to forty kilograms of methamphetamine on May 19, 2025. While surveilling this potential robbery attempt, agents discovered that the duo attempted to lead two federal agents into an ambush planned by their coconspirators. Before reaching the ambush site, Saucedo fired at an undercover FBI Task Force Officer who was collaborating with the OCDETF North Texas Strike Force and associated with the Dallas Police Department.
Saucedo faces charges related to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and assaulting a federal agent using a deadly weapon. Similar charges were previously filed against Flores in May 2025.
In December 2011, Saucedo had been convicted for conspiracy related to cocaine distribution by Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Fort Worth Division and sentenced by Judge Terry Means to serve twelve years in prison.
During his initial court appearance on June 6 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Brian McKay, Saucedo was detained in federal custody. Similarly, Flores appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rebecca Rutherford on May 23 and remains detained as well. If found guilty, both could face life imprisonment.
Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson emphasized the gravity of drug trafficking crimes: “We are fighting drug trafficking on multiple dangerous fronts... The full prosecution of those in the drug trade... is a top priority for the safety of our law enforcement partners and our citizens.”
FBI Dallas Special Agent R. Joseph Rothrock remarked: “This incident serves as a stark reminder... The FBI stands by our colleagues as they carry out their duties...”
DEA Dallas Field Division Special Agent Eduardo A. Chávez stated: “Assaulting a Federal Agent can never be tolerated... we will use every tool available to investigate and prosecute those who feel violent acts against our agents are held accountable.”
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux praised collaborative efforts: “The Dallas Police Department could not be more proud... These joint task force collaborations are essential..."
The operation involved several agencies including DEA, FBI, HSI alongside local police departments from Dallas, Grand Prairie, and Coppell under Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations while protecting communities from violent crime perpetrators.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Courtney Coker is handling prosecution responsibilities for this case.
A criminal complaint remains an allegation; all defendants retain innocence until proven guilty legally.
