Posted on 10/05/2025 6:59:34 PM PDT by lightman
Three more people have been charged in federal court in Chicago with using their vehicles to impede and interfere with the work of federal agents in the Chicago area.
The charges allege that two of the three defendants rammed their vehicles into vehicles being driven by federal agents, while the third defendant rear-ended a federal law enforcement vehicle, according to criminal complaints filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago.
The defendants have made their initial appearances in federal court.
The charges are as follows:
Widman Osberto Lopez Funes, 18 of Bensenville, Ill., is charged with felony assault of a federal officer and depredation of U.S. property. Lopez Funes was driving a vehicle in Bensenville, Ill., on Oct. 1, 2025, when he allegedly forcibly struck a vehicle being driven by officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Miguel Escareno De Loera, 20, of Woodridge, Ill., is charged with felony assault of a federal officer. De Loera was driving a vehicle in Woodridge, Ill., on Oct. 2, 2025, when on three occasions he allegedly forcibly struck a vehicle being driven by officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Joel Gonzalez, 23, of Chicago, is charged with forcibly impeding and interfering with a federal officer, a misdemeanor. Gonzalez was driving a vehicle in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025, when he allegedly impeded and interfered with a group of vehicles being driven by agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Video posted to social media shows people throwing objects at federal vehicles.
“BREAKING: Left-wing rioters are SIEGING and PELTING federal vehicles with rocks and bottles in Chicago. WHY are *ALL* of them not being rounded up? Because local police are standing DOWN. Unacceptable. Insurrection without consequence must END.”
🚨 BREAKING: Left-wing rioters are SIEGING and PELTING federal vehicles with rocks and bottles in Chicago.
WHY are *ALL* of them not being rounded up?
Because local police are standing DOWN.
Unacceptable. Insurrection without consequence must END.pic.twitter.com/XUyNloXTbb — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 4, 2025
A viral video shows a man getting detained after antagonizing an officer and appearing to reach for a weapon.
"Border Patrol agents in Chicago are done playing around."
Border Patrol agents in Chicago are done playing around. pic.twitter.com/kwxfRB8xaj — Timcast News (@TimcastNews) October 4, 2025
The federal charges were announced by Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Matthew J. Scarpino, Special Agent-in-Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations in Chicago.
Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and federal law enforcement leadership in Chicago today issued the following statements regarding ongoing criminal immigration enforcement actions in Chicago:
“As U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, my office will enforce all federal criminal laws and protect our federal employees and property. Assistant U.S. Attorneys will staff the FBI-led command post on a daily basis to monitor real-time developments and take swift action as needed when criminal offenders assault, obstruct, or impede law enforcement personnel or destroy federal property. During this surge, we have filed federal charges against more than 12 individuals and continue to review cases for additional criminal charges. The people of Chicago deserve safe streets and peaceful neighborhoods, and we will deliver justice on their behalf.”
Federal law enforcement leaders in Chicago echoed U.S. Attorney Boutros’s statement:
“We speak with one voice when we say that we expect any protest or assembly in Chicago to remain peaceful. There is no place for violence against law enforcement officers, obstruction of justice, or destruction of federal property. Any criminal actions taken against the brave men and women in uniform will be met with swift criminal prosecution. Our agencies will continue to work closely with each other to execute federal law fully and completely.”
The charges were filed during a shutdown of the federal government.
U.S. Attorney Boutros also remarked: “We will not hesitate to hold accountable those who attack and undermine the rule of law, including by resorting to violence and criminal mischief to interfere, obstruct, or impede the important work of the federal government as it is conducted in the Northern District of Illinois. The entire federal law enforcement partnership in Chicago also thanks Chief Judge Virginia M. Kendall, all of the other judges in the Northern District of Illinois, and Clerk of Court Thomas G. Bruton for their leadership and hard work in ensuring that Chicago’s federal courtrooms remain open to handle the increased volume of criminal cases being presented before the Court for adjudication.”
They chose poorly. Governor “Thin Mint” Creosote won’t be able to protect them. 😂😂😂
Confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member Ludwing Jeanpier Parra Perez was arrested by ICE Chicago officers.
He has a domestic violence conviction and pending 2024 and 2025 felony charges for:
• Assault
• Weapon offense
• Shoplifting
• Larceny
TdA is a violent transnational terrorist organization whose presence in the U.S. threatens Americans’ safety. We won’t stop until they’re out of this country.pic.twitter.com/szYIhU3p37— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) October 6, 2025
Oh please, for Heaven’s Sake they were only ‘resisting Fascism’ by ramming the cars of ICE agents.
(like it or not probably 40% of the country see it that way...and we have to excise them from the political debate, just as we try to excise cancer should we get it)
I anticipate that prosecutors will be requesting venue changes.
Soon the rioters will learn not to ram their Yugo's into a 42,000 pound vehicle.
After all the videos I’ve seen, 12 of them have a charge? A whole 12? Weak, feckless….limp.
The 3-year, 8-month federal undercover operation took place in the 1980s, with the cooperation of some state and local law enforcement and judicial officials. After the end of the undercover phase, the Greylord trials lasted ten years. Over 92 public officials were indicted (almost all in federal court), and most eventually were convicted, either by guilty pleas or trials.
Exactly!
Antifas will have no scruples about intimidating (or rewarding) jurors--and it just takes one holdout.
Do I detect a pattern here?
Widman Osberto Lopez Funes, 18 of Bensenville, IL
Miguel Escareno De Loera, 20, of Woodridge, IL
Joel Gonzalez, 23, of Chicago, IL
What’s the immigration status to these bastards?
Deport them anyways
It only what is their immigration status but what cartel do they belong to?
Sounds more like assault with a deadly weapon, that might be pleaded down to felony assault of a federal officer.
(Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois)
Golly!
Now on a serious note...
(The charges were announced)
GOOD JOB!
status-schmatus
They are all military age young men.
Who are they fighting for?
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