(Border Patrol agent assaulted)…It occurred Tuesday night.
At around 10:00 Tuesday a Border Patrol agent observed a group of individuals illegally enter the United States near the Calexico West Port of Entry and the New River. The agent was able to detain one man and place him in custody in the back seat of his service vehicle, before turning his attention to the rest of the group. While the agent was trying to arrest others, one of the men exited the New River and opened the rear passenger door of the service vehicle, allowing the man in custody to attempt an escape. Both men went back into the river. The agent pursued both men. Outnumbered, the agent was assaulted by the two men, while other members of the group began to throw objects at the agent. Other agents responded to assist the agent under attack, however the aggressors returned to Mexico. The escapee was successfully placed under arrest. He is currently in federal custody pending criminal charges. The agent under attack suffered minor injuries.