Venezuelan Man Illegally in the United States Charged With Assault On Federal Officer, Destruction of Government Property

DENVER - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Jorge Torres-Perez, 29, of Venezuela, is facing one count of assault on a federal officer, one count of threatening to assault or kill a federal officer, and one count of destruction of government property.

According to the complaint, Torres-Perez was encountered by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement Removal Operations (ICE/ERO) in December 2025 in Colorado Springs when he was released from the El Paso County Jail. As federal officers detained and began to transport Torres-Perez, he began exhibiting disruptive behavior and verbal aggression in which he made repeated threats of serious bodily injury toward the federal agents transporting him. Despite the officers' attempts to de-escalate the situation, Torres-Perez began striking the vehicle's doors and windows, pulling apart interior panels and wiring, while continuing to make threats and spit on officers. Estimated damage to the vehicle is $3,898.62.

The charges contained in the complaint are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Chief United States Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak presided over the hearing.

This case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations.

The Violent Crime and Immigration Enforcement Section of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado is handling the prosecution.