Mexican National Charged with Assault on a Federal Officer and Destruction of Government Property

SAN DIEGO – Rolando Nava PACHECO, a Mexican National, was charged in federal court today for assaulting a federal officer and damaging government property.

According to a complaint, on August 11, 2025, agents assigned to the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) conducted a joint operation to arrest an individual, suspected of immigration violations. During their operation, federal agents conducted a traffic stop on a white truck. Agents wearing visible law enforcement identifiers verbally announced themselves as federal agents and requested identification from vehicle’s driver. The driver of the white truck attempted to flee by accelerating the truck and striking a federal agent and federal government vehicle. As the white truck recklessly tried to flee the area, a federal agent driving a government vehicle attempted to block the path of the white truck. The driver of the white truck proceeded to strike the federal agent’s vehicle head on. Shortly after, the driver of the vehicle was arrested and identified as Rolando Nava Pacheco.

“Our office is committed to protecting our federal law enforcement partners,” said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon, “Put plainly, those who attempt to injure or evade law enforcement will face federal charges.”

“This operation demonstrates the commitment of ERO officers to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety,” said ERO San Diego Field Office Director Patrick Divver. “Despite the challenges encountered, our officers remain dedicated to carrying out their duties with professionalism.”

DEFENDANTS                                              Case Number 25cr-MJ-04358                                

Rolando NAVA PACHECO                          Age: 19                                   Mexico

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Assault on a Federal Officer – Title 18, U.S. C., Section 111 (a)(1)

Maximum penalty: 8 years in prison; a maximum $250,000 fine

Assault on a Federal Officer resulting in bodily injury – Title 18, U.S. C., Section 111 (b)

Maximum penalty: 20 years in prison; a maximum $250,000 fine

Destruction of Government Property – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1361 (Felony)

Maximum penalty: 10 years in prison; a maximum $250,000 fine

INVESTIGATING AGENCIES

Homeland Security Investigations

*The charges and allegations contained in an indictment or complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.