New Mexico man assaults Border Patrol agents in Santa Teresa

A New Mexico man, Andrew Josiah Segura, is facing federal assault charges for attacking Border Patrol agents. He is accused of two violent confrontations, both in a small border town. On February 11, Segura approached a Border Patrol agent at a truck stop in Santa Teresa. He called the agent a “traitor” and threatened him. This incident was the first of two confrontations. A week later, Segura confronted two other agents at a post office. He insulted them and physically attacked one, causing bruises to the agent’s arm. The agents were there to collect mail when Segura approached and began shouting at them. He also made threatening comments. Witnesses said Segura seemed to specifically target the agents and that his attacks were unprovoked. After the scuffle at the post office, Segura fled when he heard police sirens approaching. If found guilty of the charges, Segura could face up to eight years in prison.