BOSTON, MA – A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston after allegedly resisting and assaulting federal officers during an immigration arrest.
Eddy Rafael Matos-Lara, 35, was charged with one count of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with federal officers while they carried out official duties, prosecutors announced.
The indictment alleges that on June 16, Matos-Lara forcibly resisted agents as they attempted to execute their duties. No further details were provided on the nature of the encounter or the location of the arrest.
If convicted, Matos-Lara faces a maximum of eight years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England. Assistant U.S. Attorney David G. Tobin of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
Federal prosecutors emphasized that the charges are allegations and Matos-Lara is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Key Points
- Eddy Rafael Matos-Lara, 35, indicted in Boston for resisting federal immigration officers.
- Incident occurred on June 16 during an attempted arrest.
- He faces up to eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
The case highlights the risks federal agents face when executing immigration enforcement operations.