A man has been charged with felony assault after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on Sunday night while the agent was on patrol as part of an increased federal law enforcement presence in the city.

The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Sean Charles Dunn, reportedly approached the agent and shouted, “F--- you! You f-----g fascists! Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!” According to a criminal complaint, Dunn threw the sandwich at the agent, hitting him in the chest, shortly after his outburst. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.

Dunn attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by law enforcement. During processing, he allegedly admitted, “I did it. I threw a sandwich.” U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro stated that her office is committed to supporting law enforcement efforts. "He thought it was funny. Well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today, because we charged him with a felony: assault on a police officer," she said in a video statement.

Dunn now faces a potential sentence of up to one year in prison. The incident comes amid President Donald Trump’s recent decision to federalize the D.C. police force and deploy approximately 800 National Guard troops to the area. This move is part of Trump’s broader strategy to address crime and homelessness in the capital, despite reports indicating that violent crime rates have reached a 30-year low.

On Monday, Trump announced the federal takeover of the D.C. police, which can last for up to 30 days. He also indicated plans to submit a crime bill to Congress, seeking an extension of the federal control over the police force. However, this proposal is not expected to gain traction without bipartisan support.

The increased law enforcement presence has sparked mixed reactions among residents and officials. Critics argue that the crackdown may be more of a distraction than a solution to the city’s issues. Meanwhile, police data shows a significant decline in violent crime, with a reported 26 percent drop this year compared to the same period last year.