Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan | Department of Justice
A man from Ypsilanti, Michigan has been charged with interfering with U.S. Border Patrol agents as they carried out their official duties. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., along with Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson of the FBI Detroit Division and Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Jacob Nathaniel Len, 30, faces charges after an incident on July 7, 2025. According to the affidavit, four uniformed Border Patrol agents were transporting fifteen individuals detained for immigration violations to a correctional facility in Michigan using two marked service vehicles on Interstate 96. Len allegedly drove his BMW sedan toward one of the vehicles and made an obscene gesture at the agents. He then cut in front of a transport van without signaling and braked suddenly, forcing both Border Patrol vehicles to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Len reportedly repeated this maneuver twice before leaving the freeway.
United States Attorney Gorgon said: “The alleged actions of this man are shameful. While zipping around in his BMW, this defendant cavalierly endangered the hardworking agents who put their lives on the line every day protecting our country, the illegal aliens they were tasked with safely transporting, and other drivers going about their lives.”
Cheyvoryea Gibson added: "Interfering with a federal agent performing their official duties is a serious criminal offense and will not be tolerated. The alleged actions by Jacob Len were not only reckless, but endangered lives and compromised public safety. I would like to thank the dedicated members of our FBI Ann Arbor Resident Agency for their thorough work with this investigation.”
Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris stated: “The actions described in this case not only jeopardized the safety of our agents and the aliens in their custody but also posed a serious risk to other motorists. Our agents are committed to carrying out their duties with professionalism and dedication, and we will not tolerate behavior that endangers their lives or the lives of others. We appreciate the partnership of the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in holding individuals accountable for such reckless and dangerous actions.”
Len appeared in federal court in Detroit where he was released on bond pending a preliminary examination scheduled for August 25.
Authorities remind that a criminal complaint is only an accusation; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is being investigated by special agents from the FBI.
