HOUSTON - An undocumented immigrant in Houston from Mexico has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Javier Cornelio Cruz-Nava, 36, is in custody and faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a maximum $250,000 fine if he is found guilty.

Texas DPS agent allegedly injured by undocumented immigrant

According to court documents, on Oct. 1, federal and state officers were conducting immigration enforcement operations in Houston when they attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Cruz-Nava. Authorities said he ignored emergency lights and started to evade officials. The law enforcement officers surrounded his vehicle and later jumped out to run from them.

A Texas Department of Public Safety agent who chased Cruz-Nava caught

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