Houston grand jury indicts ICE agent for ramming man
The gist
A Harris County grand jury indicted ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales for aggravated assault after his SUV struck a fleeing man.
The case is one of few criminal charges against federal immigration officers under Trump's crackdown.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Morales' unmarked SUV struck and ran over Parra Hernandez, 48, as he fled during a pursuit through a Houston parking lot, breaking his leg and injuring his hip and ankle, according to his family and representatives.
- Oct 10, 2026DHS placed an officer on administrative leave after the collision, a senior DHS official told NBC News.
- Oct 30, 2026A Harris County grand jury indicted Morales, 33, on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.