According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Marco Antonio Herrera, a citizen of Guatemala, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to assaulting a federal officer and illegally entering the United States. The indictment details allegations that on April 1, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers encountered Herrera in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It is further alleged that Herrera, who is not legally present in the U.S., resisted arrest, impeding the officers by striking one with his elbow.
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The investigation into this case was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations. Assistant United States Attorney Geoffrey W. MacArthur is overseeing the prosecution. This legal action is part of “Operation Take Back America,” a national initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at addressing illegal immigration and combating criminal organizations, with the stated goal of protecting communities from violent crime.
Under federal law, the maximum penalty for these offenses includes up to 8 years of imprisonment, followed by a period of supervised release, and a fine. Any sentence imposed will be determined by a judge, considering federal sentencing statutes and guidelines. It is important to note that an indictment is an accusation, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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