Woman who assaulted federal agents arrested, charged following ICE Washington, D.C. investigation

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Washington, D.C. field office investigation led to a Washington, D.C. woman’s arrest in connection with an assault on federal agents who were helping transfer an alleged international gang member at the D.C. Central Detention Facility. Sydney Lori Reid, 44, of the District of Columbia, was charged July 23 in U.S. District Court with assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers or employees.

“Sydney Lori Reid actively and intentionally assaulted federal law enforcement officers while they were taking custody of two apparent gang members and dangerous individuals,” said ICE HSI Washington, D.C. acting Special Agent in Charge Christopher Heck. “Her actions could have led to serious injuries to federal agents, as well as two criminal alien offenders absconding justice and reoffending in our Washington, D.C. community. HSI will continue to investigate and apprehend any individuals who obstruct federal law enforcement actions”

This case is being investigated by HSI Washington, D.C. It is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

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