A Thomaston resident pleaded guilty on Mar. 23 in U.S. District Court in Portland to assaulting a United States Border Patrol agent who was performing official duties.
The case highlights the dangers law enforcement officers may face while responding to incidents and conducting roadside investigations.
According to court records, the incident occurred in August 2025 when a Border Patrol agent responded to a single-vehicle crash in Washington, Maine. During the investigation, Olivia Wilkins, age 24, arrived at the scene by car and parked near law enforcement officers. Wilkins expressed concerns about the presence of Border Patrol agents but was allowed to move her vehicle further back so she could continue observing from a distance. As the agent took an individual into custody and moved them toward a nearby patrol vehicle, Wilkins accelerated her car toward both individuals. The agent managed to pull the person off the roadside away from Wilkins' approaching vehicle before she stopped without striking anyone, then swerved back into traffic and left the scene. Maine State Police troopers arrested Wilkins shortly after.
Wilkins now faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine as high as $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Sentencing will take place after completion of a presentence investigative report by the U.S. Probation Office. A federal district court judge will determine her sentence based on federal guidelines and other statutory factors.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated this case.
