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BROWNSVILLE—A 21-year-old San Benito resident has been indicted for assaulting federal agents with his vehicle, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
A federal grand jury returned the three-count indictment on Tuesday of this week.
According to the charges, on May 2, authorities attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Gamez. He allegedly refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Three federal agents arrived on the scene, at which time Gamez nearly collided with the three federal agents who arrived on scene to assist, according to the charges. Authorities allegedly apprehended him following the pursuit.
If convicted, Gamez faces up 20 years in prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
According to Hamdani, the FBI conducted the investigation along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and the San Benito Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alejandra Andrade and Edgardo J. Rodriguez are prosecuting the case.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law, the U.S. attorney stressed.
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