Roberto Carlos Munoz, a 39-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has been charged with assaulting a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, resulting in bodily harm. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson announced the charges.
Court documents reveal that Munoz was previously charged in December 2022 for sexually abusing a minor and was convicted of Fourth-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, a felony. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had issued a detainer at the time of his arrest, but it was not honored by local authorities, leading to his release.
On June 17, 2025, federal agencies attempted to arrest Munoz due to his illegal status in the United States. During a traffic stop, Munoz refused to comply with officers' commands. When an ERO Officer broke the car's rear window to unlock the door, Munoz drove off with the officer's arm caught inside. The officer was dragged approximately 100 yards before being freed when Munoz reentered the street from the curb.
The officer sustained significant injuries requiring stitches and treatment for abrasions.
“Law enforcement officers deserve our respect, our gratitude, and our protection,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. He emphasized that violence against law enforcement is intolerable.
Special Agent Alvin M. Winston Sr., FBI Minneapolis, stated that Munoz "had no legal right to be in this country" and criticized his decision to resist arrest violently.
Peter Berg from ICE ERO described the incident as "a brazen and cowardly act by a criminal illegal alien."
The investigation involved the FBI, ERO, and HSI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Raphael B. Coburn prosecuting.
A complaint remains an allegation until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.
