Ex-Airman Hit Border Patrol Agent with Sandwich at DC Incident

A former U.S. Air Force member faces charges for allegedly assaulting a federal officer, with prosecutors claiming he hit a Border Patrol agent with a sandwich during an event in Washington, D.C.

Court documents reveal the suspect to be a 37-year-old individual, whose full name has been withheld by the court at the time of filing. Service records obtained by Military.com indicate that this person served on active duty as a staff sergeant. Authorities claim that the altercation took place earlier this summer while U.S. Border Patrol agents were providing support for security efforts in the capital city.

An affidavit reveals that the situation intensified rapidly, culminating in the unexpected use of a sandwich as a weapon. The offense is taken seriously under federal law, irrespective of the object involved. Attacking a federal officer could lead to significant prison time if found guilty.

The Air Force has verified that Dunn, as referenced in court documents, has a history of active duty service. However, officials have not yet disclosed specific information regarding his assignments or discharge status. He departed from the service holding the rank of staff sergeant.

The situation has captured interest partly because of its unique details, occurring during a period when Border Patrol agents are more frequently tasked with supporting federal law enforcement efforts beyond conventional border areas. In the past few months, personnel have been assigned to Washington for short-term security operations, particularly in the vicinity of federal structures and protests.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, known for its operations involving F-22 fighter jets and U.S.-Russia intercept missions, has stated that it has no ties to Dunn’s service record. Authorities emphasized that the current summit between Trump and Putin in Anchorage, which featured a B-2 Spirit bomber flyover earlier on Friday, is not connected to the event in Washington.

The case involving the sandwich assault is currently awaiting proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Dunn has yet to enter a plea, and his attorney has not responded promptly to requests for comment.