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.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 4, 2025
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
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.”