The 26-year-old migrant who pleaded guilty to two counts of assault on a federal officer, was sentenced to 63 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, on Tuesday.
Mario Garcia-Estrada, of Hidalgo, Mexico, illegally entered the United States from Mexico on March 4, 2023. United States Border Patrol cameras spotted Garcia-Estrada near Bisbee after entry and an agent was sent to the area to find him.
The agent located Garcia-Estrada and placed him under arrest, the news release said, seizing his cell phone and identification.
As the agent attempted to place Garcia-Estrada in her patrol vehicle, Garcia-Estrada pushed her to the ground and punched her several times in the face and head before fleeing the scene on foot.
A Border Patrol camera operator was able to track Garcia-Estrada, guiding other agents to his location.
Garcia-Estrada was subsequently arrested, the news release said.
The agent who was attacked suffered a fractured nose and other injuries.
